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Head Lice (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Lice are small, grey, flat, wingless insects that live on the surface of the scalp. An adult louse is 2 mm to 4 mm long.Lice suck blood from the scalp. They survive by staying close to the scalp for food and shelter. Adult lice lay eggs (nits) that stick to the hair shaft. Head lice do not indicate poor hygiene. Head lice actually prefer clean hair and skin. Children with head lice usually have fewer than 20 mature head lice. If they are not treated, lice can live 3 to 4 weeks. An infestation with lice is also called pediculosis. Audio available. (English)
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (Child) [English] Permalink Public
“Reflux” means “backwards movement.” The esophagus is the tube that leads from the mouth to the stomach. So gastroesophageal reflux is the backwards movement of food and acid from the stomach into the esophagus. Burping, and spitting up are common after a baby feeds. Most babies spit up to some degree without discomfort and it usually fades by the first or second year. This is called gastroesophageal reflux(without “disease”). Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when there are symptoms of discomfort, or poor weight gain.Older children and adolescents may also get GERD. Audio available. (English)
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Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme that helps red blood cells to work properly. Some people have less than the usual amount of G6PD in their red blood cells. This is called G6PD deficiency, or favism. Most people with G6PD deficiency have completely normal health, but sometimes it can cause problems. This guide explains the problems G6PD deficiency may cause and what to do if your child has problems. Audio available. (English)
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Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. The most common signs of asthma are wheezing, coughing, and trouble catching your breath. These signs can also occur with other health problems. Therefore, at first, it might be difficult for your doctor to make a diagnosis of asthma, especially in babies and young children. (English)
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Minor ankle injuries (Child) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview about ankle sprains including signs, symptoms, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)
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Bronchiolitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public
An overview of bronchiolitis including signs and symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical attention. Audio available. Multiple languages available. (English)
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This factsheet provides an overview on chest pain including causes, signs, tests, treatment and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)
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Fever in Babies and Children [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview about fevers including causes, treatment, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)
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Jaundice in Newborns [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview on jaundice including signs and symptoms, complications, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)
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Measles (Child) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview about measles including signs and symptoms, risks, complications, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)
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