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… not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or infant younger than 7 days old. While the plane is taking off and … do while you are there, how long you are staying, and the age of your child. Carry a record of your child’s … include: Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera Typhoid Yellow fever Japanese …
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… Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children On this page: Get Started Get Started … if not taken the right way. Be sure to read the package instructions on OTC medicines carefully. Talk to your … you give fever medicine to a baby who is 6 months of age or younger. This is to make sure the baby's fever is not a sign …
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… organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … Choose a Symptom + - Abdomen Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Constipation, Age 12 and Older Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older Gas, …
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… Rectal Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … around the anus . Medicines, especially ones that cause diarrhea or constipation. Antibiotics are one example. … transport to the hospital. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Self-Care You can …
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… Gas, Bloating, and Burping On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … pain? This is not the cramping type of pain you have with diarrhea. Yes Abdominal pain No Abdominal pain Could you be … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Self-Care Gas, …
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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 … Antibiotics can have side effects, such as vomiting, diarrhea, and an allergic reaction. Taking antibiotics when …
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… Acetaminophen On this page: Overview Overview Acetaminophen … to follow the non-prescription medicine precautions . Dosage Adults and Children over 12 years of age: The usual dose … Follow all instructions on the label. Children 11 years and younger: Give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do …
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… Dehydration On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … stop drinking water or lose large amounts of fluid through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, or exercise. Not drinking … until you see signs of dehydration in your newborn or baby younger than 1 year of age. These signs include your baby …
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… Drinking Enough Fluids (Babies and Young Children) On this page: Overview Overview When your child … to drink. This may happen if your child has a fever or diarrhea or is vomiting. It is important that your child … are vomiting. Constipation, Age 11 and Younger Dehydration Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Sore …
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… (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds Objects in the Eye Rash, Age 12 and Older Blisters Sprained Ankle: Using a … section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal … High and Low Blood Sugar Levels Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older …
