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Fluoride Varnish Can Help Prevent Tooth DecayCategory: chronic_health_needs
Healthy gums and teeth are important to your child’s overall health. This is why your child’s doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child’s first tooth appears.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Abnormal Immunity: An OverviewCategory: chronic_health_needs
No one knows for sure how many children have suppressed immune systems. It is becoming more common as more children receive transplants and survive serious problems with their immune systems like HIV. Some children have temporary alterations in their immune system from medications and the immune system
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergic Skin ConditionsCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Estimates are that up to 20% of infants and young children may be affected by eczema at some point. There is no good data about how frequently hives and contact dermatitis occur.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Allergies: An OverviewCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Allergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—AnaphylaxisCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It happens when the body intensely responds to an allergen.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—AsthmaCategory: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Category: chronic_health_needs
Behavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Autism Spectrum DisordersCategory: chronic_health_needs
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities caused by a problem with the brain. Children with ASDs have trouble in 3 core areas of their development.
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