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… from the sun’s rays as darker-coloured clothing For kids aged 6 months or older, applying sunscreen with UVA and UVB … worse or more likely to occur It is safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of direct sunlight Offering … also look for splash pads, waterparks, or pools that are age-appropriate Using a more open-aired stroller that has …
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… Body Temperature On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … the rectum. Temperature can also be measured on your forehead. Thermometers show body temperature in either degrees … Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Heat-Related …
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… Ticks: How to Avoid and Remove Ticks On this page: Overview Overview Most ticks do not … check all over your body for ticks, including your groin, head, and underarms. Comb your hair with a fine-toothed … the tick. This may break off the tick's body and leave the head in your skin. If the mouthparts break off and remain in …
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… Week 36 of Pregnancy: What's Going On Inside On this page: Overview Overview At this time, your baby may be spending a lot of time upside down. This "head-down" position can be more comfortable for your baby … your uterus. It's also easier to give birth if your baby's head comes out first. Wondering what your baby looks like at …
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… of the eye. So you may still need reading glasses after age 40. Laser surgery can cost a lot. It is rarely covered … autoimmune or connective tissue disease. You are younger than 18. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. During … can cause eye problems, such as eye infections and damage to the cornea. It may bother you to wear glasses all the …
Medications
… Ketotifen - Ophthalmic On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … lenses when the eyes are red or irritated. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to … can do it safely. Do not use this medication in children younger than 3 years unless directed by the doctor. During …
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… Cyclosporine 0.1% - Ophthalmic On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … child when starting treatment, especially if the child is younger than 10 years old. Continue to help until the child … shake the container before use. Remove the cap. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to …
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… Naloxone Spray - Nasal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … to keep this medication handy in case it is needed. Learn ahead of time how to properly give this medication so you … cramps, increased blood pressure, fast heartbeat. In babies younger than 4 weeks who have been receiving an opioid …
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… relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a … stomach, or vomiting. Mouth sores. Skin rash. Dizziness. Headache. Increased sensitivity to sun. Vaginal yeast … for my cough if necessary. This made sense to me. Paula, age 26 I have asthma. When I was diagnosed with acute …
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… Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions On this page: What … Babies often get pimples on their cheeks, noses, and foreheads. This baby acne may show up during the first few weeks … cap . This scaly or crusty skin on the top of the baby's head is a normal buildup of sticky skin oils, scales, and …
