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… soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Headache, muscle soreness, fatigue, chills, fever and nausea … Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For …
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… Quick Tips: Helping Children Take Medicine On this page: Get started Get started Giving medicine to a child can … Drink from a straw to help wash down the pill. Tilt your head back as you swallow the pill. Current as of: … Drink from a straw to help wash down the pill. Tilt your head back as you swallow the pill. Current as of: …
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… Sinusitis: Over-the-Counter Medicines On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to relieve facial pain and headache. Use a decongestant nasal spray, gel, or drops … the spray. Try an oral decongestant for a stuffy nose or head. It provides longer relief than the ones that are used …
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… Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP) On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … in the urine. Look for damage to the urinary tract after an injury. Find the cause of urinary tract infections that keep … the test You may feel slightly weak, nauseated, or light-headed for a short time after the test. How long the test …
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… Family Life Cycle On this page: Independence Stage Coupling Stage … to making your marriage work. Putting the needs of another ahead of your own. You and your partner will have less stress … and career issues. Beginning a shift toward concern for older generations in your extended family. Empty Nest: …
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… Effective Parenting: Discipline On this page: Overview Overview Positive … proactively. The goal is to use techniques that encourage your child's sense of responsibility, nurture … how disappointed you are in their inappropriate behaviour. Older children can be told that their behaviour has made you …
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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 … a temperature. This method can be used for children who are older than 5 years of age. For you to get an accurate …
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… Undescended Testicle On this page: Conditions Basics … testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 months of age, your doctor may suggest treatment. What causes it? … probably want to check your baby again at 3 to 6 months of age. By this time, the testicle may have moved into place on …
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… Sun Psoriasis Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Rash, Age 12 and Older Removing Moles and Skin Tags Ringworm of the Skin …
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… You may wish to discuss this with your healthcare provider ahead of time. Episiotomy An episiotomy is an incision (cut) … a soft plastic vacuum cup is placed on the baby's head and suction is used to help pull the baby out. The cup … A vacuum is used if: The mother has a prolonged pushing stage of labour The mother is exhausted and unable to push …
