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… or play or are caused by falls. Minor facial injuries in young children tend to be less severe than similar facial … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … the edge of the lip. Stitches or other treatment may help prevent scarring. It's best to get treated within 8 hours of …
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… How it Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older adults and people who … with other medical problems may have different symptoms: Babies may be cranky and refuse to eat. They may have a …
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… risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to … face-to-face contact. It can also be spread through saliva. Babies and young children can become sick through sharing soothers, …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Children's language development is likely to progress faster … skills sooner than those who have contact only with adults. Young children speak very directly and simply. This helps …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … chickenpox rash without first having the early symptoms. Babies 6 months old and younger may have some protection against chickenpox from …
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… non-toxic materials and are specially designed for teething babies. Teething rings come in many different sizes and … it. Over-the-counter products Do not use teething gels for children younger than age 2 footnote 1 . Ask your doctor before using …
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… Overview What is egocentric thinking in young children? Egocentric thinking is the normal tendency for a …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … in Canada, 1 to 3 deaths occur due to pertussis, mostly in babies less than 3 months of age who have not been … with someone with pertussis can be given an antibiotic to prevent the disease. This includes infants less than 1 year …
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… standards? Strict guidelines for crib construction help prevent many injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety … paint. Older cribs may have paint that has lead in it. Babies can get lead poisoning from chewing and gnawing on a … safe in a crib The crib is the one place where babies and young children are regularly left unsupervised. So it's …
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… non-prescription medicine precautions . Dosage Adults and Children over 12 years of age: The usual dose is 325 mg to … Follow all instructions on the label. Children 11 years and younger: Give acetaminophen every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Do …
