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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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… Development topics can tell you what to expect at each stage of childhood. And our health topics can help you care … section Health Topics Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abuse: Signs of Abuse-Related Injuries Abusive Head … School Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Differences Between ADHD and …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: … Muscle aches and headache. Fatigue. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and belly pain. You quickly will become very sick. … Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory …
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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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… Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … (angioedema). Light-headedness and confusion . Nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. Raised, red, itchy bumps … your doctor first if you need to use the cream for a child younger than age 2 or for use in the genital area. These …
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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 …
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… methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines … using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age . Do not use any repellents that contain DEET. Infants … blackflies. These products should not be used on children younger than 3 years old. It should not be applied more than …
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… Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … come and go. Tinnitus is most common in people older than age 40. Men have it more often than women do. There are two … in ears No Ringing in ears How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 …