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… On this page: Overview Overview If your baby is teething, you may have questions that many other parents ask. Are my baby's symptoms caused by teething? When teething, many … from teething. Teething may cause a mild increase in your child's temperature but it does not cause fevers. Look for …
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… disease is caused by enteroviruses. It’s most common in children under 10 years of age, but older children and … shortly before they give birth may pass the virus to their baby. Newborn babies infected with the virus usually have a … if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you prevent the spread of the disease? Good hand hygiene during …
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… Overview There are many ways to help your baby who is teething . You can help relieve discomfort by offering your baby safe objects to chew or suck on. Teething rings, … increases sensitivity and swelling in the area. If your child is eating solids, try offering cold foods and fluids …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why is my baby screened? A small spot of your baby’s blood can be used … rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early prevents or reduces serious health problems. If not treated, … affects the nerves that control muscle movement. Babies and children with SMA may have difficulty with swallowing, …
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… Cough Symptoms in Children On this page: Overview Overview … of cough is present without other symptoms. Any cough in a baby younger than 3 months, even without other symptoms, … lungs (sputum) or brings up bloody sputum. Persists after a choking episode. Vomiting may also occur. Comes in spasms, …
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… or injury. You'll learn the proper treatments that help prevent infection and further injury so you can be safe in … Explore the following first aid topics to learn more: Choking Rescue Procedure (Heimlich Manoeuvre) Nosebleeds … Pregnancy-Related Problems Problems After Delivery of Your Baby Puncture Wounds Puncture Wounds: Stitches, Staples, and …
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… standards? Strict guidelines for crib construction help prevent many injuries. If a crib doesn't meet current safety standards, your baby may be injured. A properly constructed crib has: Less … 6 cm (2.375 in.) of space between slats. This prevents a child's head from becoming trapped. No cutout designs or …
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… to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision … right for your child? It's up to you whether you have your baby circumcised or not. This decision is often based on … the circumcision area during each diaper change. This will prevent your baby's penis from sticking to the diaper while …
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… Hearing loss in children Last updated October 26, 2022 HealthLink BC File … do to protect my child’s hearing? Often hearing loss is not preventable. However, you can help protect your child’s … following HealthLinkBC Files: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and Vaccines HealthLinkBC File #50b The …
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… On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When to Call a Doctor Overview A … Avoiding those things can reduce your baby's chances of choking or getting ear infections. During the first few … Pump Burping a Baby Choosing Baby Bottles and Nipples Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children Safe Water for …
