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… Why is hand washing important? Washing your hands and your child’s hands is the best way to stop the spread of germs. … seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) … outdoors Play with pets or animals It is important to help young children wash their hands to make sure it is done …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … an allergic reaction. Food allergies are more common in young children than in adults. Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree … wheat, and soy cause most problems in children. Some babies are so sensitive to these foods that if the food is …
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… in an adult or older child may be different than in a young child or baby . Yes Diabetes or immune problem No … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner. This prevents a substance in one eye from washing into the other …
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… 1% of the body's surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for babies and …
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… rate. Education. Early-intervention programs exist for babies and young children up to age 3. Staff and caregivers in these … to gaining weight. Your doctor can advise you on how to prevent your child from becoming overweight by providing a …
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… life How asthma develops in children Treating asthma in babies and younger children Watch a video to understand more about … is, what asthma medications do, and how to recognize and prevent asthma symptoms. The BC Children's Hospital Asthma …
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… Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … children will bump their heads, especially when they are babies or toddlers and are just learning to roll over, … to the face, mouth, or teeth. Many head injuries can be prevented. Use car seats, seat belts, and helmets. And make …
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… as well. Many vaccines are provided free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Respiratory illness Getting … age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals … lifetime in particular the following: Vaccine Name Diseases Prevented DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) Diphtheria, …
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… also may have eye pain, a sore throat, and body aches. Young children may have only a rash. Symptoms may not start … (IG) if testing shows that you are not immune. IG doesn't prevent infection, but it may make symptoms less severe. It … care to avoid contact with the virus. Avoid the saliva of babies and young children, and wash your hands often. …
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… Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Ear pain in children may be a sign of an infection in the space behind … the time they are school age. Most ear infections occur in babies between the ages of 6 months to 2 years. As children …
