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… The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose to kindergarten age children starting at age 4. Most of these children would … given. A mild fever, swelling in the cheeks or neck, and a rash that looks like measles, rubella or chickenpox may … Very rarely, a person who develops a chickenpox-like rash after being immunized can spread the virus from the …
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… Facial Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … . It causes inflammation, fatigue, and a butterfly-shaped rash across the cheeks. Conditions that cause problems with … Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Self-Care Try the following tips to help relieve …
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… Using Vaporizers and Humidifiers On this page: Overview Overview Humidifiers and … gets too close to the device. Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Tonsillitis …
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… Drug Allergies On this page: … they appear within 1 to 72 hours. They include: Hives, a rash, and itchy skin. Coughing, wheezing, a runny nose, … Effects and Interactions Food Allergies Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Swelling Adaptation …
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… Children have sensitive skin that can easily be damaged by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation (rays) of the … the chemicals in some sunscreens can trigger a skin rash or burn when exposed to the sun. Do a patch test on a … to protect my baby from the sun and heat? Yes. Babies younger than 12 months of age are especially sensitive to UV …
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… Confusion, Memory Loss, and Altered Alertness On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … by a severe emotional event, such as from combat or a car crash. Amnesia may be either short-term or permanent. It … loss, or altered alertness How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 …
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… Headaches On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … problem No Headache problem How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 years 12 to … organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This …
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… Preventing Choking On this page: Overview Overview Don't drink too … Do not give popcorn, nuts, or hard candy to children younger than 4, and supervise older children when they eat … that may cause choking, such as marbles or jacks. Look for age guidelines when selecting toys for children. Do not let …
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… nails so you can prevent problems like an ingrown nail, a rash, or a life-threatening problem like melanoma (skin … Acne: Treatment With Salicylic Acid Actinic Keratosis Age-Related Foot Changes Alcohol Increases the Risk of Cold … Radiofrequency Ablation for Varicose Veins Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older Rashes or Sores in the Groin …
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… Objects in the Ear On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … bodies) inserted into the ear usually do not cause much damage. But objects that are inserted with force can damage the … with objects in the ear most often occur in children younger than age 5 and in people who have problems with …