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… is usually worse at night. Tiny bumps, blisters, or sores . Children tend to have worse skin reactions than adults. … the breasts. On the scrotum and penis. In babies and small children, itching and skin irritation may also occur on the … body from the neck down to the toes. With infants and young children, apply the cream or lotion to the head and neck, …
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… to all students in grade 9. This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. … system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap vaccine on or … may be given as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not …
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… the child might have a fever, but you're not sure. Pain in children under 3 years It can be hard to tell how much pain … you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the … you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the …
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… weight. Lose weight if you need to. Eat heart-healthy foods. These include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, lean … and whole grains. Limit saturated fat. Limit drinks and foods with added sugar. Limit or avoid alcohol. Ask your … weight. Lose weight if you need to. Eat heart-healthy foods. These include vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, lean …
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… an unclean environment. Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close head-to-head contact. … best way to prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. Teach them not to … live lice. Head lice will not go away without treatment. Children should not be sent home or kept home from school or …
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… (TS) is a brain condition that starts in childhood. Children with TS make sounds or movements that they can't … common in boys than in girls. What are the symptoms? Most children with TS have different patterns of tics. The tics … Then you can try to avoid things that cause tics. Some children do not need treatment. But if tics are seriously …
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… quitting smoking (if you smoke), eating heart-healthy foods, getting regular exercise, staying at a healthy … for a Healthy Heart Healthy Eating: Eating Heart-Healthy Foods Interactive tools are designed to help people … Stay at a healthy weight . Being active and eating healthy foods can help you stay at a healthy weight or lose weight …
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… problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued advisories on … problems Physical disabilities Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued advisories on …
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… is 9 to 12 months of age and eating a variety of iron-rich foods.) Then at bedtime, brush your baby's teeth, give him … is 9 to 12 months of age and eating a variety of iron-rich foods.) Then at bedtime, brush your baby's teeth, give him …
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… sugar is produced when you digest carbohydrates and other foods. After a meal, your blood sugar level goes up as … sugar is produced when you digest carbohydrates and other foods. After a meal, your blood sugar level goes up as …