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… changes in pressure while you are flying in an airplane, driving up or down mountains, or scuba diving. Fluid in the ear can lead to an infection (acute otitis media). Young children have a high risk of ear infections, because … more easily blocked than the tubes in older children and adults. What are the symptoms? Blocked eustachian tubes can …
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… Coughs, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Is your baby having trouble breathing ? … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… Drive safely. You can help teach your teen about safe driving. But what a teen does when parents aren't around is … Talking With Your Child About Sex Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Promoting Healthy Growth and Development … some time alone with your child during the visit. Often laws vary about teens' rights to medical confidentiality. …
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… often given the chance to interact with both children and adults. Talking with other children Children who often play … skills sooner than those who have contact only with adults. Young children speak very directly and simply. This helps … as language skills increase. Sometimes conversations with young children turn up important fears or anxieties that …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects up their noses. These include … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such as pneumonia, … should not have contact with others, especially babies, young children, and pregnant women in their 3rd trimester …
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… or play or are caused by falls. Minor facial injuries in young children tend to be less severe than similar facial injuries that occur in older children or adults. Young children are less likely to break a facial … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… loose, or watery bowel movements resulting from eating or drinking contaminated foods or liquids. Symptoms may include … a source of disease when it is used for food preparation, drinking, swimming or other activities where it may be … is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced by drinking clear …
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… Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Is your baby having trouble breathing ? … an older child may be different than symptoms in a baby or young child . Yes Difficulty breathing more than stuffy nose … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… or chills No Fever or chills How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 … dehydration Mild Mild dehydration Are you having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids you've lost? Little … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
