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… babies continue to be offered human milk until 2 years of age or older. Parents may give their baby formula for a … to offer solid foods when your baby is around 6 months of age Continue offering formula until your baby is 9 to 12 … Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby …
Medical tests
… Lead (Pb) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … blood. Lead is a poisonous (toxic) metal that can damage the brain and other parts of the body. A lead test may … for the amount of lead in people who live with or play with children who have lead poisoning. How To Prepare In general, …
Medications
… Darunavir - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 3 years due to the increased risk of … fast/pounding/irregular heartbeat, bulging eyes, unusual growth in the neck/thyroid known as a goiter) signs of a …
Medications
… Levofloxacin - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Levofloxacin injection is used if you … depend on your condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. Drink plenty …
Medications
… Testosterone Gel - Transdermal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … about this product and your specific health needs. Warning Children accidentally exposed to this medication by direct … problems, abnormal drug-seeking behavior, or improper bone growth (in adolescents). Do not increase your dose or use …
Health topics
… a theme park! Learn about what else you can expect at this age. On this page: Cognitive milestones Play and activity Other cognitive … while you read. Visit your local library. There are many children’s books that your baby will enjoy. Make books an …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview Overview Burns can happen … your child from heat burns in the following ways. Keep children away from kitchen appliances, irons, fireplaces, … the reach of your child. Be careful not to spill hot beverages when you carry or drink them around children. Keep your …
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… - Subcutaneous Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: … These medications work by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer cells. This product also contains …
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… sleep is an essential component of healthy living. On this page: Regular day routines Regular bedtime routines Toddler … Toddlers need different amounts of sleep at various ages. Most - but not all - toddlers follow this pattern: At … at night and may or may not have a short nap Night waking Children are quick to develop habits, and waking at night to …
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… bad reaction. So I've decided to have immunotherapy. Rudy, age 26 I have what must be a mild allergy to bee stings. … do keep an epinephrine shot at home and with the nurse at school. Kimberly, age 24 What matters most to you? Your … do keep an epinephrine shot at home and with the nurse at school." — Kimberly, age 24 3. What matters most to you? …
