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… (rehab) program. Amount of growth remaining. Young children who still have a lot of bone growth remaining may … nearby growth areas in the bones. Size of the bones. Older children have larger bones, which are easier to fit with … parts. Even when total joint replacement is delayed, many children need custom-fit knee replacement parts. Other joint …
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… seizure, it does not mean that they will develop epilepsy. Children at higher risk of developing epilepsy include those … as a cold, the flu, an ear infection, or roseola. Rarely, children who develop a fever after immunization have a … likely to have a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 …
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… age. Remember that too many details might scare younger children. You know your child best, so allow enough time … before the hospital stay to explain what will happen. Some children react better when going to the hospital is … a health problem. There are many books—for parents and for children of various age levels—that help explain hospital …
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… Ages 6 to 10 Years On this page: Overview Overview Children between ages 6 and 10 years make major gains in … same times for both sexes. Team sports are a good way for children to build both motor skills and friendships. Most children's basic motor skills, such as kicking, catching, …
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… of the first phase of two-stage orthodontic treatment of children with malocclusion (poor bite). Growth modification … when bones are still growing. It is most effective during children's growth spurts. Orthodontists use growth … how much growth is needed to correct the malocclusion. Many children who start growth modification in second or third …
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… urinating, and constipation. This product contains aspirin. Children and teenagers less than 18 years old should not … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … urinating, and constipation. This product contains aspirin. Children and teenagers less than 18 years old should not …
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… this medication. Caution is advised when using this drug in children who participate in active sports because it may … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet … this medication. Caution is advised when using this drug in children who participate in active sports because it may …
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… have a positive effect on what seem to be symptoms of ADHD. Children without ADHD respond to psychostimulants similarly to children with ADHD. A trial of medicine is not used to … ADHD is estimated to affect about 3% to 10% of children. footnote 1 There is little evidence to support …
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… Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach children that only grown-ups use fire. Keep lighters and matches out of children's reach. Use at least one smoke alarm on every … lit candles. Always monitor their use. Keep them out of children's rooms. Use flashlights rather than candles if …
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… for bedwetting. footnote 1 They work best for older children who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If … be used with other treatments. The alarms aren't meant for children who wet the bed only once or twice a week. footnote … may need to help the child with all of the above steps. Children younger than 10 may not hear the alarm, but the …
