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… the eardrum after an ear infection is normal. In most children, the fluid clears up within a few months without … hearing loss occurs, which is especially a concern in children age 2 and younger. Normal hearing is very important when young children are learning to talk. Ear …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Abdominal pain, or belly pain, in children is a common problem. About 1 out of 3 children are seen by a doctor for belly pain by the time they are age 15. But only a small number of these children have a serious problem. Complaints of belly pain …
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… such as certain researchers and lab employees. Adults and children 9 months of age and older can receive the vaccine, … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … of the yellow fever vaccine with your health care provider. Children less than 9 months of age People 60 years of age …
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… to serve meals and snacks at about the same time every day. Children who graze all day may not learn how it feels to be … eat along with a new food for them to try. Sometimes young children want the same foods over and over again. This is … normal and may last for a few weeks or months. Be patient. Children may need to see, smell and touch a food many times …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Just like adults, children need their sleep. When they do not sleep well, they … naps and at night How can I get my toddler to sleep? Many children between 1 and 3 years of age wake up during the … decreases over time. Ages 1 to 3 years are also a time when children discover and start expressing their independence. …
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… in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in 4,000 children under the age of 1 get intussusception without … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … cause of diarrhea and hospitalization for diarrhea in children under 5 years of age. Almost all unimmunized …
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… Keep these things in mind as you raise your child. Children sense that they belong by the way their parents … and tell your child that you love and care for him or her. Children learn about how well they are doing by how their parents react to their behaviour. Offer praise to children when they show positive behaviour, and provide them …
Medications
… of acetaminophen a day. People with liver problems and children should take less acetaminophen. Ask your doctor or … products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed …
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… it. Over-the-counter products Do not use teething gels for children younger than age 2 footnote 1 . Ask your doctor before using mouth-numbing medicine for children older than age 2. The Health Canada warns that some … Canada (2020). Benzocaine products should not be used in children under two years of age. …
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… than a week or so. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. It can occur at any … they are very mild. Parents may get the disease from their children and not even realize it. How is it diagnosed? A … medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Children are most likely to spread the disease during the …
