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… What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are made with ingredients that make them safe … to boost the immune response to the vaccine. Why are some of the other ingredients in … such as aluminum salts, antibiotics, and formaldehyde. These ingredients have not been …
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… Overview Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are things that … a patient has had traumatic or stressful childhood experiences. Why screening is done … affect a person's health. This is true during childhood and into adulthood. When doctors …
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… Overview Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are things that … member go to prison. There are other childhood experiences that can cause trauma as … help you: Work through emotions about painful childhood experiences. Learn how those …
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… By adulthood, most people have at least one. How a child is affected by ACEs depends on the type of ACE and how much distress it causes. Children who have multiple ACEs tend to have …
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… Overview Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth … away. Fluorosis Too much fluoride swallowed during the early childhood years may cause white, brown, or …
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… from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food and clean water, … Is it safer to get immunized than to get the disease? Yes. The danger from the disease is much greater than the risk of a …
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… with a number of fears that first developed during their early childhood, such as fear of ghosts, of the … with a number of fears that first developed during their early childhood, such as fear of …
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… Why It Is Done Goniotomy is used to treat childhood glaucoma if the clear covering … Why It Is Done Goniotomy is used to treat childhood glaucoma if the clear covering …
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… Surgery Overview Trabeculotomy is a surgical … is a good choice for children who have glaucoma when the clear covering (cornea) over … are less invasive and less likely to cause cataracts. They also do a better job of …
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… 19 Beginning dental care early is important for your … gums even before the teeth come into the mouth. Keeping your child’s teeth and gums … the bacteria that is normally found in the mouth. Without treatment, decay can spread …
