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… surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for babies and young children . The front and back of the head and neck are 21% … surface area. Estimating burn size in babies and young children See a picture of the "rule of nines" for babies and …
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… more in our topics for parents, such as: Healthy Eating for Children . Protecting Your Child From Infections . Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask . Choosing … a Treatment Program Teen Substance Use: Making a Contract With Your Teen Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents …
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… (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than older children and adults. Pertussis can cause complications such … A pertussis vaccine is also available for older children and adults. A booster dose of pertussis vaccine is …
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… (Flu) Vaccine Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cough Symptoms in Children Coughs, Age 11 and Younger Coughs, Age 12 and Older … Difference Between Influenza (Flu) and a Cold Ear Infections Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Fever or … of COVID-19 Making It Easier to Wear a Mask to Help Prevent Infections Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19 …
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… Bedrest in Pregnancy Birth Defects Testing Braxton Hicks Contractions Breast Changes During Pregnancy Breast Engorgement … Before Labour Childbirth: Pudendal Block Childbirth: Strep Infections During Delivery Cholestasis of Pregnancy … Cord Blood Donation and Private Banking Umbilical Cord Care Urinary Problems During Pregnancy Vaginal Birth After …
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… Adults usually receive one dose of the vaccine. Sometimes children receive 2 doses. For more information, visit … America, South East Asia, India and Africa. Travelling children are especially at risk due to their tendency to … Travel immunizations for adults (#41c) Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria …
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… than a week or so. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. It can occur at any … they are very mild. Parents may get the disease from their children and not even realize it. How is it diagnosed? A … medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Children are most likely to spread the disease during the …
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… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also need protection against chickenpox … eyes that can be sensitive to light. It can lead to infections of the ear or lungs (pneumonia). More serious …
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… help protect your child from some health problems, such as infections, obesity, and diabetes. footnote 2 Breastfeeding … for the feeding. Be calm and relaxed, and try not to be distracted. Get some water for yourself. And have two or three … your body to release oxytocin , which helps your uterus contract, bleed less, and return more quickly to its …
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… and the type of treatment being used. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a … Cholesterol and Triglycerides Tests Cholesterol in Children and Teens Health Screening: Finding Health Problems … and the type of treatment being used. Cholesterol tests for children and teens Your child's doctor may suggest a …
