Children's Health: Injuries & Safety

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  • Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger

    01/16/09, Healthwise

    Abdominal pain in children is a common problem. About one out of three children is seen by a doctor for abdominal pain by the time they are 15, but only a small number of these children have a serious problem.

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  • Objects in the Nose

    04/20/07, Healthwise

    Young children are more likely than older children or adults to put small objects—such as beads, dried beans, popcorn, plastic toy pieces, foam rubber, or small batteries—up their noses. If the child doesn't tell you about it, your first

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  • Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy - Home Treatment

    07/27/07, Healthwise

    Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a form of child abuse. People who suffer from this disorder need to be diagnosed and treated by a health professional as soon as possible.

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  • Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years

    02/26/09, Healthwise

    This topic advises parents and other caregivers on ways to help prevent illness and accidental injuries in babies and young children. It is not able or meant to cover every risk that faces a child. But the topic covers many of the most co

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  • Protecting Your Child From Drowning Hazards

    12/03/08, Healthwise

    An infant or young child can drown in as little as of water or other liquid. The following recommendations can help you protect your child from drowning hazards.1

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  • Playground Safety

    12/03/08, Healthwise

    Playgrounds may have hazards that can cause injury. Following some basic safety measures can help your child have fun and play safely.1

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  • Crib Safety

    02/26/09, Healthwise

    The crib is the one place where babies and young children are regularly left unsupervised. Keep your child safe by using recommended equipment properly and by updating features of the crib as your child grows.

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  • Nursery Equipment Safety Checklist

    02/26/09, Healthwise

    The following safety guidelines are adapted from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). They are for various equipment found in nurseries, both at home and in child care settings.

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  • Hip Problems, Age 11 and Younger

    09/15/08, Healthwise

    A hip problem can be hard to deal with, both for the child who has the problem and to the parent or caregiver. A child who has a hip problem may feel pain in the hip, groin, thigh, or knee. A child in pain may limp or be unable or unwilli

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  • Burns

    01/07/09, Healthwise

    Most burns are minor injuries that occur at home or work. It is common to get a minor burn from hot water, a curling iron, or touching a hot stove. Home treatment is usually all that is needed for healing and to prevent other problems, su

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