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… Reye syndrome is a rare disease that mainly affects children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such … under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated in the …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or school until 5 days after the rash first appears or …
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… Children's Growth Chart On this page: Overview Related … Overview A growth chart is a graph used to track a child's growth and development over time. At each of your child's routine checkups, the doctor will measure: Length …
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… choose to tell them. An ostomy nurse can help you learn to care for your colostomy. Most people go home 4 to 7 days … on the outside of your body. You will be taught how to take care of your pouch and how to watch for infection. With proper care, you should be able to return to normal but …
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… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been out in an area where … and behind the knees. Have someone help you check young children Regularly check household pets that go into tall …
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… School-age children growth and development Last updated February 26, 2025 Overview Between the ages of 6 and 10, children progress in four major areas of development – … information and suggested activities to support parents and caregivers with connecting and communicating effectively, …
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… or are exposed to body fluids (such as if you are a health care worker). You've had other tests that show you have … or are exposed to body fluids (such as if you are a health care worker). You've had other tests that show you have …
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… have a kidney transplant, or choose hospice palliative care . Continue to see your doctor for treatment and … have a kidney transplant, or choose hospice palliative care . Continue to see your doctor for treatment and …
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… Overview Overview People who have diabetes need to be more careful with alcohol. Before you drink, consider a few … . … Overview People who have diabetes need to be more careful with alcohol. Before you drink, consider a few …
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… Caregiving: How to Help With a Sink Bath On this page: … and help them dress if they want help. Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath Caregiving: How to Help With a Shower Caregiving: Overview …
