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… rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including … (MMRV) Vaccine The vaccines are free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … be collected to make the diagnosis of rubella. How can I prevent spreading rubella to others? A person with rubella …
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… Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. … Canada. The Men-C vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care …
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… Grief: Helping Children With Grief Actionset Overview It's important for adults to listen to a child and answer any questions or concerns. To express their feelings, children need an adult who makes them feel safe and secure. …
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… Wearing an Eye Patch Actionset Overview Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than … vision in the weaker eye. For amblyopia to be treated, your child must use the weak eye. This will force the eye to get … may last for a few weeks or months. How you can help your child wear an eye patch for amblyopia Be supportive By …
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… idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease that happens to children. It causes inflamed, swollen joints. This makes … antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS) and other types of medicine to prevent joint damage. NSAIDs can help reduce pain and … swelling, redness, and pain in any joint or joints. A baby or child is unusually cranky or reluctant to crawl or …
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… can get pinworms, but they are most common in school-aged children. They are usually spread like this: A child … household members be treated with medicine. How can you prevent them? Pinworms spread easily and often come back. To … don't scratch the itch. Wearing gloves at night may help prevent scratching. Bathe or shower every day. Don't share …
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… Your Symptoms Overview Abdominal pain, or belly pain, in children is a common problem. About 1 out of 3 children are … pain than older children who can talk about their pain. A baby may be fussy, draw his or her legs up toward the belly, … or some other medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots, it can cause some blood in your …
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… is croup? Croup is a common respiratory problem in young children. It tends to occur in the fall and winter. Its main … handwashing and limiting contact with others can help prevent the spread of croup. As children grow older and … handwashing and limiting contact with others can help prevent the spread of croup. As children grow older and …
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… is a common illness caused by a virus. It mainly affects children between 6 months and 2 years of age. The disease is usually mild. Many children get roseola and recover without feeling sick. What are the symptoms? A child with roseola has a fever and their temperature rises …
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… Urinary Tract Infections in Children On this page: Cause What Increases … young children with a UTI need early treatment. This is to prevent kidney damage or widespread infection (sepsis). Your … irritation. Wait until the end of the bath to use soap. Preventing future UTIs Make sure that your child drinks …
