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Children's access to health care is important to children themselves, to their families, as well as to society at large. Health care can influence children's physical and emotional health, growth, and development and their capacity to reach their full potential as adults. All children are at increased risk of developing preventable conditions if appropriate care is not provided when they are ...
- Access to Care, Margaret Edmunds, Molly Joel Coye
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Nov 27, 2023 · About there not being a distinction between the two. They have a different language and a different articulation of health than adults sometimes do. And that is why it is so important to listen to children and young people. One 15-year-old girl said that there should be more sports for everyone.
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- Vaccines
- Measles
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Vaccines can prevent infectious diseases that once killed or harmed many infants, children, and adults including polio, measles, mumps, rubella, influenza, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis(whooping cough). "Vaccines are lifesaving interventions for children," says Dr. Rajapakse. "They prevent many serious and life-threatening infectious diseases t...
Measlesis a highly contagions viral infection that kills more than 100,000 people a year, most under the age of 5. Measles can be prevented with a vaccine as part of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. "In the last year or two we've had large outbreaks of measles occur across the country. Once your herd immunity drops below a certain threshold...
Also known as pertussis, whooping cough, is a highly contagious bacterial respiratory tract infection. It's characterized by severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like "whoop." While deaths from pertussis may be rare, it mostly occurs in infants. "Whooping cough circulates in the community, and when you have d...
Dr. Rajapakse urges parents and care-givers to ensure children are up-to-date on their vaccine schedule. The Centers for Disease Control and Preventionoffers a vaccine schedule for all age groups including infants, children and adults.
Dr. Rajapakse offered these recommendations to stay safe when visiting a clinic: 1. Parent and child (> 2 years of age) should wear a mask. 2. Wash hands frequently or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 3. Try and maintain 6 feet of distance in waiting rooms or other areas where other people may be around. 4. Call ahead if you or your child have any...
To grow and develop optimally, children need to receive nurturing care. This means that they enjoy adequate nutrition and good health, feel safe and secure, and have opportunities for learning starting from birth. Exclusive breastfeeding, immunization and timely care during illness all contribute to a child’s healthy growth and development.
Mar 11, 2021 · As children grow and develop, they need important nutrients to be strong and healthy. Some of the benefits of healthy eating include: Stable energy. Strong bones and teeth. Improved mental health: Makes us think clearly and be more alert.
Feb 24, 2023 · Regular health checkups for a child are important to gauge development and promote early interventions when needed. According to the American Pediatrics Association, about 97.6% of children under 18 have access to a source of health care. However, only about 76% of children regularly see a provider for well-child checkups.
Available information suggests that young children can do well both in their own home and in care outside the home, as long as the environment is loving and nurturing. By closely watching the child's response to a given child care setting, parents are better able to choose the best environment.
