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… Febrile seizures occur in children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years. About 1 in 25 children will have a … *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … longer than 3 minutes or if the child is younger than 6 months If your child has had a seizure, even a brief one, …
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… get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for those 6 months of age and older. The vaccines are especially … 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with weakened immune … swollen lymph nodes under the armpit, nausea and vomiting. Babies and young children may be irritable, sleepy and have …
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… A baby may get pyloric stenosis anytime between birth and 3 months of age. It rarely happens in babies older than 3 months. It usually starts about 3 to 6 … intestine. Surgery rarely causes problems, and almost all babies recover completely. After surgery, your baby probably …
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… your child's body for bruises and other injuries. Treatment Babies and children younger than 1 year old need special … vomiting No Nausea or vomiting How old are you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 to 5 months 3 to 5 months 6 to … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your …
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… breastfeed well enough. Examples include preterm or sick babies or when mother and baby are separated. Optional: You … milk if you miss a feeding. However, keep in mind that babies who get several bottles a day on a regular basis may … baby is born very early, you may need to pump for a few months. It's cheaper to buy a pump if you need it for three …
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… may not have any obvious signs of a hip defect. But some babies with this problem may have: One leg that seems … But it may be hard to diagnose in a baby more than 1 to 3 months old. That's because the only outward sign may be a … A hard cast, known as a spica cast. This is used for older babies. The cast keeps the hips in the proper position. It …
