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… this page: Overview Overview Your immunity protects both you and your unborn baby (fetus). After you have been immunized … history with your doctor. Even if you had a vaccine as a child, it doesn't guarantee that you are now fully immune. …
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… ringworm of the scalp or beard? Ringworm is an infection on your skin, hair, or nails. It's caused by a fungus . The … scalp occurs all over the world and is most common in young children. Ringworm of the beard is not common. What causes … spreads easily from one person to another. If anyone in your family has the symptoms listed above, see your doctor. …
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… tear ducts in babies clear up on their own by the time your child is 6 months old. They usually have no effect on the … are draining normally from the eyes. Other tests can help your doctor find out where the blockage is or how it was …
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… a speculum. A pneumatic otoscope has a rubber bulb that your doctor can squeeze to give a puff of air into the ear … to sit very still during an ear examination. A young child should be lying down with their head turned to the … with the head tilted slightly toward the opposite shoulder. Your doctor may need to remove earwax in order to see the …
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… happens when tissue bulges through a weak spot in your groin area. You may see or feel a tender bulge in the … can usually tell if you have an inguinal hernia based on your symptoms and a physical examination. The bulge of a … not need treatment right now. Hernias in babies and young children can be more dangerous and generally need to be …
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… or has already killed a tooth. During a root canal, a dentist or endodontist removes the pulp from the centre of a … and promote healing. What To Expect After a root canal, your lips and gums may be numb (frozen) for a few hours … painkiller. The pain usually lasts only a day or two. If your dentist prescribes antibiotics, take them as directed. …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … your mouth before you start this medication. Tell your dentist that you are using this medication before you have … medication. This medication is not usually used by women of childbearing age. It is unlikely to be used during pregnancy …
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… 18 months is a fun age for toddlers (and their parents!). Your child is probably enjoying being the centre of attention and … personality - toddlers can be very entertaining and funny! Your typical 12 to 18 month old also: Loves being the centre …
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… from 30-36 months Last updated August 10, 2013 At this age, your toddler likely enjoys cuddling and openly showing you … new experiences Want approval and praise Play and activity Your toddler is continuing to take great strides socially … very kind." Here are some more tips for supporting your child's social and emotional development: Provide …
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… people. It's not caused by anything you did or how your parents raised you. And it's not a sign of weakness. … hard to deal with. But it can be treated. Medicines help your symptoms. Counselling and therapy help you change how … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Fred Volkmar MD - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Lisa S. Weinstock MD - …
