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… Quick Tips: Babyproofing Your Home On this page: Get started Get started To a baby's … your baby safe and still let your baby explore. To prevent injury You can't watch your baby's every move. But there are … fall. Don't use accordion-style gates, because your baby's head could get caught. Keep cords from blinds, drapes, and …
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… Chickenpox (Varicella) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … people feel sick and have a fever, a decreased appetite, a headache, a cough, and a sore throat. The itchy chickenpox … first having the early symptoms. Babies 6 months old and younger may have some protection against chickenpox from …
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… that have to be worn for up to two years following the injury Prominent, raised scars Tight scarred skin as the … the risk of burns in young children? Personal risk factors: Age: Younger children (0-4 years) are at higher risk than older …
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… Aspirin for Pain, Fever, and Inflammation On this page: Overview Overview Aspirin (such as … and inflammation. Warning: Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 unless your doctor tells you to do so … Information Back Problems and Injuries Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Menstrual Cramps Neck Problems and Injuries …
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… Weakness and Fatigue On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards … Symptoms of serious illness may include: A severe headache. A stiff neck. Mental changes, such as feeling …
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… Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … lasts longer than a week is often caused by irritants or an injury. Examples include: Throat irritation from low … nose before you start. Position the baby with his or her head tilted slightly back. Squeeze the round base of the …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … (STIs) , including HIV . Increase the risk of overdose , injury, and death. Cause you to do things you wouldn't … out, it's normal to feel a little confused, weak, or light-headed when you first wake up or come to. But unless …
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… Cervical Disc Herniation On this page: … lower back (lumbar) spine. The seven vertebrae between the head and the chest make up the cervical spine. What causes … such as traction. Traction is gentle, steady pulling on the head to stretch the neck and allow the small joints between …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk … bad. Pain in the flank . This is felt just below the rib cage and above the waist on one or both sides of the back. … doctor may do other tests if your child has a UTI and: Is younger than 2 years old and has a fever. Doesn't get better …
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… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: Overview Overview Strollers Taking … carts Most injuries from shopping carts involve children younger than 5 years. Broken bones, internal injuries, and … you need to shop with your child, protect your child from injury as much as you can. Never leave your child …
