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… Relieving Menstrual Pain On this page: Overview Overview … before using any medicine. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . … before using any medicine. Do not take aspirin if you are younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . …
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… Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Tooth decay and … clean the teeth with a soft toothbrush. If your child is younger than 3 years, ask your dentist if it's okay to use a … of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 to 6 years. Start flossing your child's teeth when …
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… Bowel Obstruction On this page: … large intestine is partly or completely blocked. The blockage prevents food, fluids, and gas from moving through the … problem. Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Colorectal Cancer …
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… Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Overview How can you … DTaP is given in a series of 5 shots starting at age 2 months and ending at ages 4 to 6 years. Tdap (tetanus, … the risk for Reye syndrome , do not give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18 unless your doctor tells you to. Put an …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview Overview All … choices about sex. Talking about sex does not encourage sexual activity in children. Talking openly and honestly … are concerned that your child: Is intimate with an older or younger peer. In general, the wider the age difference, the …
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… Abdominal Gas and Colic On this page: Overview Overview What causes … your baby cow's milk until he or she is 9 to 12 months of age. Cow's milk protein can be hard for a baby's body to … what you are feeding your child. For example, many babies younger than 4 months of age can't digest the starch in …
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… How to Stop Bleeding From a Head Wound On this page: Overview Overview Minor cuts on the … restless, or fearful. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Current as of: …
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… Type 2 Diabetes: Screening for Adults On this page: Overview Overview … Diabetes Canada recommends testing every 3 years if you are age 40 or older. If you are at very high risk, Diabetes … that you get tested more often and/or begin testing at a younger age. You are at risk for diabetes if: footnote 2 You …
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… Injuries: Prevention and Treatment Pressure Injuries: Stages Preventing Blisters Puncture Wounds Razor Bumps … Toe, or Limb Ear problems Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Joint problems and injuries Anterior Cruciate …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy On this page: Overview Overview Caring for a … or taking a warm bath. Colic Crying, Age 3 and Younger Sibling Rivalry: Reducing Conflict and Jealousy …
