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… risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: All children 2 years to less than 5 years of age Children 5 to 17 years of age with certain medical … causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain …
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… care: 3 years to 6 years Preventing tooth decay in young children Your child and the dentist Bedwetting and other sleep problems Sometimes children experience problems sleeping due to factors beyond … more about helping your child sleep soundly: Bedwetting in children Moisture alarms for bedwetting Motivational therapy …
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… can absorb certain vitamins. Teething in babies and young children. Medicines such as phenytoin (Dilantin) or calcium … for sensitive teeth. Brush with it regularly, or rub a small amount of the paste on the sensitive area with your … for sensitive teeth. Brush with it regularly, or rub a small amount of the paste on the sensitive area with your …
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… or other medicines. What immunizations are recommended for children and adolescents? Childhood immunization schedules … public. At this time, there is a supply of anthrax and smallpox vaccines only. These immunizations are not … . Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Epidemiology and Prevention of …
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… On this page: What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … you have an increased chance of developing it again. Prevention You may not be able to prevent prostatitis. But … include: An urge to urinate often. But you may pass only small amounts of urine. A burning pain when you urinate. …
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… in symptoms and a modest degree of disability; a small number will have a mild disability that gradually … they are hardly bothered by the disease. Can I have children? MS usually does not affect your ability to have … in symptoms and a modest degree of disability; a small number will have a mild disability that gradually …
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… displays of anger or other emotions. During a tantrum, children often whine, cry, or scream. They may also swing … can have temper tantrums. But they are most common in children ages 1 to 4 years. Dealing with tantrums may be … and they usually last only 2 minutes or less. And most children stop having tantrums by age 4 or 5, when they learn …
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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and … lasts one to 2 days. About 2 days after the fever starts, small painful blisters may develop on the inside of the mouth, on the tongue or on the gums. A day or 2 later, small red spots may appear on the palms of the hands or …
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… family live better. Return to topic: Healthy Eating for Children Healthy Habits for Kids Helping Your Child Who Is … modest portions. Remember that younger children may eat smaller amounts than adults. Although paying attention to … stop eating. Make fast food an occasional event. Order the smallest portions available. Get your children in the habit …
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… much. This decision aid is not for parents of infants and children who have inguinal hernias. Infants and children … or even years. And some people may never need surgery for a small hernia. If the hernia is small and you don't have any symptoms, or if the symptoms …
