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… Aspirin/Caffeine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … Tell your doctor promptly if you develop ringing in the ears or difficulty hearing. If your condition lasts or gets … easy bleeding/bruising unusual tiredness signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) …
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… your skin from UV radiation, it can't prevent skin damage if you are exposed to the sun's rays for long periods of … doctor check your skin regularly may help find skin cancer early when it can be more easily treated. Protect your skin … than an adult's skin and is more easily burned. Keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Do not use sunscreen …
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… Antihistamines/Decongestants - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … and sneezing. Decongestants help to relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms. If you are self-treating with this … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… Child Safety: Bathing On this page: Overview Overview Many drowning and non-fatal drowning injuries occur in the bathtub and can be prevented by … bath. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as …
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… Meniscectomy for a Meniscus Tear On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … try to remove as little of the meniscus as they can. Younger people who have a meniscus tear from an injury are …
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… Strabismus On this page: … point at the same time. Strabismus most often begins in early childhood. It is sometimes called crossed-eyes, … Without treatment, strabismus can cause permanent vision problems. For example, if the child is not using one eye …
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… methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines … netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live … 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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… Breastfeeding On this page: Health Tools Benefits of Breastfeeding … and Nutrition Feeding Patterns Pumping and Storing Common Problems When To Call Topic … feed your baby. Doctors advise breastfeeding for up to 2 years and beyond. But your baby benefits from any amount of …
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… Immunizations On this page: Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and … too, if your child is more likely to have certain health problems. The Canadian National Advisory Committee on … history, the specific area you plan to visit, the time of year, and whether any outbreaks of disease have recently …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview Overview Protecting your baby Each new learning stage for your baby requires you to pay more … your baby is likely to learn next will help you prevent injuries. Be aware of your baby's risk of injury from …
