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… Bedwetting in Children On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … Children learn bladder control at different ages. Children younger than 4 often wet their beds or clothes, because they … may have stool blocking the intestines , caused by having constipation over a period of time. Your child wets the bed …
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… Bowel Movements in Babies On this page: Overview Overview How often do … line if your child has any problems. Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Dehydration Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Growth and …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview Overview Here are some … about what amount to give. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. Encourage your child to drink extra fluids or suck on flavoured …
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… Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have …
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… Care of an Insect Sting On this page: Overview Overview Insect stings … and redness. Note : Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for cervical cancer, here are some screening … recommendations may not be used in your area. Women younger than 25 If you are in this age group, routine …
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… a warm face cloth on your child's ear. If your child is age 6 months or older and has a mild earache, you can wait … hours. Doctors usually prescribe antibiotics if a child: Is younger than 2 and has an infection in both ears or has more … Almost all children have at least one ear infection before age 7. Most ear infections are caused by bacteria. But …
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… Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) On this page: Overview Overview Non-steroidal … On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to give the dose. For children younger than 6 months of age, follow what your doctor has …
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… Relieving Menstrual Pain On this page: Overview Overview … During this time, you may also have headaches, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, dizziness, or fainting. Not every … before using any medicine. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . …
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… for infection. For example, you're at high risk if you're younger than 25 and sexually active, or if you've had more … people whose other partners have an STI. Are younger than age 25. Have a current STI or a history of STIs. Have sex … Trade sex for drugs or money. Chlamydia The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends a chlamydia test for …
