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… eyes should appear "straight" and work together. Babies and children with symptoms like "wandering eye" or crossed eyes … by an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist), and all young children should have their vision screened. Some … infection The most common cause of hearing problems in very young children is ear infection (otitis media). Signs may …
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… motor growth in newborns Growth and development milestones Children's growth chart Importance of tummy time for babies' … time and preschool children . Limiting screen time for young children supports optimal and healthy development. … media in positive and safer ways: Minimize screen time for young children, with evidence suggesting that children under …
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… spread Yersinia bacteria. It is easy for people, especially young children, to get infected by putting their hands or fingers … pain, fever and diarrhea. Bloody diarrhea can occur in children. In some cases abdominal pain is severe and …
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… in the summer months than in the winter months. Infants, young adults, and males are most likely to get the … meat, poultry, and fish separately from other food items. Young children can get sick from touching packaged poultry, so …
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… toddler Excellent source of nutrition Best type of milk for young children Helps prevent colds, ear infections, and other … reduce the amount of milk it produces in a natural way, preventing your breasts from becoming overfull and …
Medical tests
… for abnormal curves of the spine, such as scoliosis, in children or young adults. Check the spine for problems present at birth … such as spina bifida , in infants, children, or young adults. Check changes in the spine after spinal …
Medications
… juice. These products bind with doxycycline, preventing your body from fully absorbing the drug. For the … tell your doctor or dentist that you are using doxycycline. Children younger than 8 years may be more sensitive to the side …
Medications
… juice. These products bind with minocycline, preventing your body from fully absorbing the drug. The … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children younger than 8 years may be more sensitive to the side …
Medications
… blood levels, and response to treatment. The dosage in children may also be based on weight. Your doctor may direct … drug can often cause excitement instead of drowsiness in young children. This medication is not recommended for use … drug can often cause excitement instead of drowsiness in young children. This medication is not recommended for use …
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… feel like you can't take a deep breath (chest tightness). Children with chest tightness may complain of a stomach … in your house. This helps children, too, since exposing young children to second-hand tobacco smoke makes them more … (Tylenol) instead. (Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare …
