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Bicycling, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, and Scooter Safety—Prevention Buying the right bike It's important that the bike your child rides is the right size. In addition, consider the following advice: The bike shouldn't be too big or complicated. Your child should be able to
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Prematurity What is prematurity? A baby born before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature or born too early. Other terms used for prematurity are preterm and the nicknames "preemie" or "premie". About 1 in every 10 infants are born prematurely. Twins and other multiples
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Stroke What is a stroke? A stroke, or brain attack, happens when blood flow to your brain is stopped. It's an emergency situation. Call 911 if you think you might be having a stroke or stroke symptoms. The brain needs a constant supply of oxygen and nutrients to work well. If the
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Important Tips to Help Keep Your Children Safe Around Water
Pool time is a popular part of sunny days in Arizona, and a great chance to cool off, splash and make memories with your kids. While constant, capable adult supervision is the best way to reduce drowning risk, properly using a vest-style life jacket approved by the U.S. Coast
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Gastrointestinal Problems What might gastrointestinal problems mean in a newborn? A newborn's ability to eat and digest food is essential to growth and development. Most babies are able to absorb nutrients and have normal bowel movements after being fed. Gastrointestinal problems
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Preventing Falls in Children Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Most falls happen at home. But the playground is another spot for spills
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Tips for Helping Young Athletes After a Sports-Related Concussion
A concussion is a temporary brain injury resulting from trauma to the head. Concussions in youth athletes can happen in both contact and non-contact sports. Symptoms may include dizziness, headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Michael Puchowicz, MD, at Phoenix
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Rubella (German Measles) What is rubella? Rubella is sometimes called German measles. It's a viral infection. It usually causes a mild illness in children. Adults have a slightly more severe illness. But the virus can cause serious birth defects in pregnant people. A vaccine is
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Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn What is hyperbilirubinemia in a newborn? Hyperbilirubinemia happens when there is too much bilirubin in your baby’s blood. Bilirubin is made by the breakdown of red blood cells. It’s hard for babies to get rid of bilirubin at first. It can build