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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview Overview Here are some … about what amount to give. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Prevent dehydration. Encourage your child to drink extra fluids or suck on flavoured …
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… Seabather's Eruption On this page: … What is seabather's eruption? Seabather's eruption is a rash that occurs when a swimmer is stung by marine life … itching. Do not use the hydrocortisone cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not …
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… Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … No Abnormal vaginal bleeding How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 years 56 … a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Do you have a rash that looks like a sunburn? Yes Sunburn-like rash No …
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… Scarlet Fever On this page: … throat . The illness is named for its scarlet-coloured rash. Scarlet fever is most common in children and teens, … with strep bacteria. Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Sore Throat and Other Throat …
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… travel health clinics and pharmacies (for people 4 years of age and older). Given the current measles situation, try to … 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely available) and will … was given. Fever, headache, muscle soreness, nausea, a rash that looks like measles, and swelling of glands in the …
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… Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very uncomfortable. Although the … your child. Antihistamines are not recommended for children younger than 6 years. Help children avoid scratching and … on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash the child's hands often. …
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… Rotavirus On this page: … diaper or underpants as needed. Your child may get a diaper rash. To treat diaper rash, you may need to use warm face … Information Dehydration Diaper Rash Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Handwashing …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … external heat gain. Heat-related illnesses include: Heat rash (prickly heat). It occurs when the sweat ducts to the … Energy and Sports Drinks Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Rash, Age 11 and …
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… Learn to identify common vision concerns in children younger than 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early … and the distance of people or things. By about 1 year of age, children are able to judge distances, and they have …
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… Care of an Insect Sting On this page: Overview Overview Insect stings … and redness. Note : Do not use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Do not use in the …
