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… receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for adults and children age 2 months of age and older. It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, …
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… Nail Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … decrease blood flow to the hands and feet may slow nail growth. Common nail changes Common changes to nails include: … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Routine Checkups On this page: Overview Overview It's important … schedule for routine checkups. One example is for visits at ages: 3 to 5 days old. By 1 month. 2 months. 4 months. 6 … health and check for possible problems. Growth and Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years Growth and …
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… Colour Blindness On this page: … is important to detect the problem as early as possible. In children, colour vision problems can affect learning … recommended for all children at least once before entering school, preferably between the ages of 3 and 5. footnote 1 …
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… reaction, please see Severe Allergic Reactions to Food: Children and Teens (HealthLinkBC File 100a) . Is food … Pediatric allergists see children from birth to 18 years of age. There is no minimum age for food allergy testing. Can children grow out of their …
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… Fifth Disease On this page: … the illness. Wash your hands often, and stay home from school, daycare, or work. (When the rash appears, you can … Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children Rash, Age 11 and Younger Rash, Age 12 and Older …
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… Leg Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … Work or projects around the home. Most leg injuries in children and teens occur during sports or play or from … at the end of a long bone near a joint may injure the growth plate. It needs to be checked by a doctor. Older …
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… Menstrual Cramps On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … menstrual bleeding starts. It continues through the period. Growths in the pelvis that aren't cancer (benign growths). … HomeTreatment RelatedInformation Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you …
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… Meningitis On this page: How it Spreads What Increases Your … caused by an infection. The infection occurs most often in children, teens, and young adults. Also at risk are older … living conditions. People in camps, daycare centres, schools, and university dormitories are more likely to get …
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… Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard On this page: Is … scalp occurs all over the world and is most common in young children. Ringworm of the beard is not common. What causes … could be permanent. If your child gets ringworm, ask the school nurse or local health department how long your child …
