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… Ibuprofen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … medicine. There are different products and strengths for infants and children. The correct dose and timing of the … to work well. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Related … "shot" or "hurt." These can have strong meanings to young children, which can raise their fear of immunizations. Never … "shot" or "hurt." These can have strong meanings to young children, which can raise their fear of immunizations. Never …
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… Burns and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Young children, who are naturally curious and like to explore, are … are increasingly curious and mobile as they develop Infants and toddlers have thinner skin than adults (the top …
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… Acetaminophen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … age and/or weight. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children … age and/or weight. Be extra careful with liquid medicines. Infants usually need a different dose than older children …
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… Grief: Helping Children Understand On this page: Getting Started Related … Getting Started Be honest about the loss. Not telling children about a major loss may cause them to develop unrealistic fears and concerns. Children may also feel insecure because they know the adults …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Children On this page: Overview … screening for type 2 diabetes every 2 years for some children. Children who have not reached puberty and have 3 or more …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … Many of the items in our homes can be poisonous to children—household cleaners, medicines, cosmetics, garden … toxic substances or get them on his or her skin. Young children have the highest risk of poisoning because of their …
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… Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens On this page: Health … Information Bipolar disorder in children: Overview Bipolar disorder is sometimes called … role in managing a health condition. Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well What Increases Your Risk …
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… Diabetes in Children: Special Camps On this page: Overview Overview Camps for children who have diabetes give your child a chance to meet and share experiences with other children who have the disease. These camps help children …
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… Gastroesophageal Reflux in Babies and Children On this page: … Basics What is gastroesophageal reflux in babies and children? Gastroesophageal reflux happens when food and … the esophagus (esophagitis). Reflux is common in babies and children, and it's most often not a sign of a serious …
