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… High Blood Pressure in Children and Teens On this page: Related … Information What is high blood pressure in children and teens? Blood pressure is a measure of how hard … such as heart or kidney problems. How is it diagnosed? Children age 3 and older often have their blood pressure …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Safe Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Children with diabetes can take part in sports just like children without diabetes. Each child will react differently …
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… Elementary school age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 … ocular development. Should my child have a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know that they have a vision problem. …
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… Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children On this page: Overview Overview Babies and small children need early treatment for asthma symptoms to prevent … because their bronchial tubes are smaller. Babies and young children may be treated with oral or inhaled medicines. Even …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … (enamel) of a tooth. Help prevent tooth decay in young children by adopting these healthy habits. Teach your child … amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Start flossing your child's …
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… Diabetes in Children: Food Issues at School On this page: Overview … manage their diabetes at school can be a big challenge for children. It may also bring changes to their school day as … like these close by. Type 1 Diabetes in Children Type 2 Diabetes in Children Current as of: …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … common way to take a temperature is under the armpit. For children older than 2, temperatures can also be taken by ear …
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… Treatment for ACL Injuries in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Overview An ACL tear in children is often treated with surgery. This helps make your … how we develop our content . … Overview An ACL tear in children is often treated with surgery. This helps make your …
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… Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview What is … You can look for things that make self-injury more likely. Children may be at risk if they: Have self-injured before. … You can look for things that make self-injury more likely. Children may be at risk if they: Have self-injured before. …
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… Urinary Symptoms After an Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview When your child … tract . The kidneys are not as protected by the rib cage in children as they are in adults. Most injuries are "blunt" … tract . The kidneys are not as protected by the rib cage in children as they are in adults. Most injuries are "blunt" …
