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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Overview If your child is … that your child is better off not knowing. Use simple language that fits the child's age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough …
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… Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview Overview Most childhood … children. Talk to your doctor before you allow children younger than age 5 to use them. If you allow children in a hot tub or …
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… Mouth and Dental Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Self-Care First aid …
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… depends on the pattern of the tear, its size, and your age. Your health and activity level can also affect your … healthy when the tear happened or if your knee already had age-related changes. Tears caused by an injury in younger people may heal over time with rest and …
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… This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two types of UV radiation, UVA and UVB. Both … to UVA can lead to premature skin aging, such as wrinkles, age spots, and sagging. It can also lead to some skin … by clothing or a hat. Do not use sunscreen on children younger than 6 months. How can I protect my eyes? Sunglasses …
Medications
… Misoprostol - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … times a day. Take it after meals and at bedtime to minimize diarrhea. If you are taking this medication to end a … magnesium while using misoprostol because they may make the diarrhea it causes worse. If you need an antacid, consult …
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… Sodium (Na) in Blood Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … have many causes, such as heart failure, malnutrition, and diarrhea. Other electrolytes, such as potassium, calcium, … by medicines (such as diuretics ), severe vomiting or diarrhea, Cushing's syndrome , kidney disease or injury, …
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… Loratadine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: lor-AT-a-deen Common Brand Name(s): … are using the tablets or capsules, do not use in children younger than 6 years unless directed by the doctor. If you …
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… Dextromethorphan Liquid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: dex-trow-meth-OR-fan Common Brand … have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Do not use this product to treat cold …
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… Drinking Extra Fluids (Older Children and Adults) On this page: Overview Overview Increase your … fluid intake to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. The following suggested … fluid intake to replace lost fluids when you have a fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or sweating. The following suggested …
