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Child Abuse and Neglect - Topic Overview (
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What is child maltreatment ? Child maltreatment is any intentional harm to a child . Child maltreatment includes neglect and abuse ...Screen all caregivers, such as babysitters and daycare centers. Find...
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Impetigo - Overview (
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What is impetigo ? Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection . It causes red sores that can break open , ooze fluid , and develop a ...get better. A child can usually return to school or daycare after 48...
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Viral Pneumonia (
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Pneumonia is an infection or inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria , viruses , fungi , and other ...in the spring. It usually infects children and can cause outbreaks in daycare centers. Herpes or...
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Meningitis in Children (
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Meningitis is a term used to describe an inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or ...may include family members, friends, health care workers, and even daycare or nursery contacts.
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Pinkeye (
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Pinkeye is an inflammation of the conjunctiva ( the covering of the eyeball and inside of the eyelid )...are around someone with pinkeye, wash your hands thoroughly and often. Daycare and preschools...
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Whooping Cough (
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whooping cough...illnesses. Children who later develop cough should be evaluated by their doctors. Children younger than 7 years who attend the school or daycare and are behind in their vaccinations...
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Common Cold (
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Sneezing , scratchy throat , runny nose — everyone knows the first signs of a cold , probably the most ...in children is because they are often in close contact with each other in daycare centers and...
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Earache: The Basics (
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Earache is very common medical problem for both children and adults...otitis media). If bacteria grow in that fluid, then infection occurs (otitis media). Allergies Daycare Secondhand smoke exposure...
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