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… causes stomach upset and diarrhea. Babies and very young children who have rotavirus infections need to be watched … diarrhea that seems like a large amount for a baby or small child. The most severe diarrhea lasts 3 to 8 days. But … have the proper balance of nutrients and electrolytes for small children. Your doctor may suggest probiotics for your …
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… Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most children stop biting on their own. Biting that happens past … injury to another person or poses any health risks. Why do children bite? Children bite other people for different …
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… teething rings. Make sure that items will not pose a choking hazard and are safe to put in a baby's mouth. Biting … teething rings. Make sure that items will not pose a choking hazard and are safe to put in a baby's mouth. Biting …
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… specific health needs. Warning Use of this medication by children younger than 3 years has caused serious (sometimes … and increase your risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this … and increase your risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this …
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… some things you can do to help prevent iron toxicity. In children Keep iron pills and all medicines out of the reach of children. Iron pills often attract children because they look like candy. If your child is …
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… Scald burns from hot liquids are the most common burns to children and older adults. Cold temperature burns are caused … the person's palm is a good way to estimate the size of a small burn. The total surface of the head plus the neck is … the child's palm is a good way to estimate the size of a small burn. The total surface of the head plus the neck is …
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… "im-puh-TY-go") is a bacterial skin infection. It causes small blisters that can break open, ooze fluid, and form … body. Impetigo is one of the most common skin infections in children. It can occur in adults but is seen far more often … child may have impetigo if you have sores: That begin as small reddish blisters that break open. The sores are …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … it shouldn't. This can happen even when you have only a small amount of urine in your bladder. Overactive bladder is … treatments because of a serious illness or disease. Prevention You may reduce your chances of developing urinary …
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… isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small children, even some 1-year-olds, are able to pull the … 2 Years Citations Austin K, Lane M (2018). The prevention of firearm injuries in Canadian youth. …
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… lips from getting sunburned. Preventing sun exposure in children Start protecting your child from the sun when your child is a baby. Because children spend a lot of time outdoors playing, they get most … the sun. This is the safest thing to do for young babies. Children 12 months and older can go in the sun, but they …
