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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Overview If you are biking … your child in a bike seat before they are ready. Children younger than 1 year should not ride in any type of seat … have the basic coordination to ride it safely until about age 3. Make sure the tricycle that you try is solidly …
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… Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE) On this page: Overview Overview As soon as … Wrap the injured or sore area with an elastic bandage (such as an Ace wrap) to help decrease swelling. Don't … Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries Hip Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Hip Problems, Age 12 and Older Leg Injuries Patellar …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … medicine. Examples of side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rashes, and yeast infections. Antibiotics also may … a sore throat. These medicines may not be safe for children younger than age 6 or for people who have certain health …
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… Abdominal Pain Causes On this page: Overview Overview Abdominal pain … Bloating Blood in stool or in vomit Foodborne illness Diarrhea Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) Vomiting … or food allergy Chronic, generalized abdominal pain Diarrhea (non-bloody) Gas and bloating Inflammatory disease, …
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… Strep Throat On this page: Prevention Symptoms When to Call a … all instructions on the label. Don't give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a … as they are a choking hazard. If your child is younger than age 2, ask your doctor if you can give your child numbing …
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… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … The sun can also cause premature aging and damage to skin. Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV … to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially sensitive to UV …
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… Bronchiolitis On this page: … is an infection of the bronchioles , the small air passages in the lungs. It is common in infants and is the … instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome , a …
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… explore these lung and airway topics: Chest X-Ray Coughs, Age 12 and Older Pneumonia Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary … Is Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Treatment Asthma in Teenagers and Adults Asthma Treatment Goals Asthma Triggers … (COVID-19) Cough Symptoms in Children Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older COVID-19 or Flu? How to …
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… Rubber Bulbs On this page: Overview Overview A rubber … Bronchiolitis Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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… Crying: Helping a Tired or Overstimulated Child On this page: Overview Overview Small children … reason for their crying. Crying, Age 3 and Younger Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
