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Kernicterus

… permanent brain damage. Kernicterus may be prevented by treating jaundice early before it gets severe. What causes it? … permanent brain damage. Kernicterus may be prevented by treating jaundice early before it gets severe. What causes it? …

Typhoid Vaccine - Injection

… adults) or into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm (for children) by a health care professional. This vaccine should … freeze. Protect from light. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … adults) or into the muscle of the thigh or upper arm (for children) by a health care professional. This vaccine should …

Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth

… redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. … risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …

Arsenic in drinking water

… Other symptoms can include skin flushing and rashes. As children tend to drink more water per unit of body weight … more exposure to arsenic in drinking water. As a result, children may be at greater risk of illness when higher …

Lead in drinking water

… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors …

Common Types of Birthmarks

… across the lower back and buttocks. They tend to occur in children of Asian, Southern European, Hispanic, Pacific … months. Most hemangiomas disappear or fade by age 9. Most children who have hemangiomas have only one. Few hemangiomas … across the lower back and buttocks. They tend to occur in children of Asian, Southern European, Hispanic, Pacific …

Learning Disabilities

… by problems with seeing, hearing, or moving. But many children with learning disabilities have other conditions … Medicines and counselling usually aren't used. For most children, a learning plan, such as an Individualized … by problems with seeing, hearing, or moving. But many children with learning disabilities have other conditions …

Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event

… stopped before an athlete can be considered symptom-free. Children and teens have longer recovery times. So they may … In most places, a doctor must give written permission for children and teens to begin the steps and return to sports. … stopped before an athlete can be considered symptom-free. Children and teens have longer recovery times. So they may …

Breast Cancer What Should I Do if Im at High Risk

… now and think about surgery later, after they have had children and have finished breastfeeding. What does it mean … their ovaries and fallopian tubes when they are done having children, or between the ages of 35 and 40. footnote 4 This … was the best step for me. My husband and I were done having children. Menopause hasn't been so bad. I was going to have …

Tattoo Problems

… more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating or being exposed to an allergen. While symptoms … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …