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… Farsightedness (Hyperopia) On this page: … normal, not a disease. How it affects you may change as you age. What causes it? Farsightedness occurs when light … when the eye has stopped growing (at around 9 years of age), the eye can usually adjust to make up for the problem. …
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… Milestones for 9-Year-Olds On this page: Overview Overview Children usually … Some children may be advanced in one area, such as language. But they may be behind in another area, such as sensory … development, emotional and social development, language development, and sensory and motor development. Physical …
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… Rotavirus Vaccine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … in infants and young children. Rotavirus can cause fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although nearly all children … child already has the virus. This vaccine does not prevent fever, vomiting, or diarrhea from other causes. How To Use …
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… your skin. Ticks can be disposed of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You … bitten. Other diseases passed on by ticks include relapsing fever, tularemia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), Q fever, and anaplasmosis. All of these …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview Overview If you … problems: footnote 1 At least every 10 years if you are age 19 to 40. At least every 5 years if you are age 41 to 55. At least every 3 years if you are age 56 to …
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… Developmental Problems: Testing On this page: Overview Overview The … for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are usually done at ages 18 months and 36 months. The doctor will use … with the normal milestones of children of the same age. At routine checkups, the doctor will watch for early …
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… of pain and swelling with redness at the site of a wound. Fever may also occur. The pain is often far greater than you … sick. These bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully … in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it treated? Antibiotics are an important part of …
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… Children's Growth Chart On this page: Overview Overview A growth chart is … are plotted on a graph according to your child's age and sex. Growth charts show the consistency of your … you have any concerns. Go to the Dietitians of Canada web page "Is My Child Growing Well?" at …
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… Infertility: Factors That Affect Treatment Success On this page: Overview Overview Infertility … with or without treatment. Major ones include: Your age and how long you've been trying to conceive. Your age (and the age of your egg supply) has a big impact on …
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… Dental Care: 3 Years to 6 Years On this page: Overview Overview Dental … teeth usually break through the gums (erupt) between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Then the permanent teeth begin to emerge, usually starting at about age 6. Your child probably had his or her first trip to the …
