Needle cricothyroidotomy is the only form of this procedure that can be done in children under 12 years of age.
Echinacea should not be given to children under two years of age, and it should only be given to children over two in consultation with a physician
The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines are given to children under the age of five.
Yes, when indicated and prescribed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.
Child CPR is given to children ages 1 to 8 years old.
The NHS Birth to Five Years book states that pate must not be given to children under the age of 1. Therefore assume that it is fine for children above this age.
Tetracycline should not be given to children under 8 years because it can cause permanent discoloration of developing teeth, leading to yellow, gray, or brown staining. Additionally, it may interfere with bone growth and development. The risk of these adverse effects outweighs the benefits of using tetracycline in this age group. Therefore, alternative antibiotics are typically recommended for young children.
Yes.But not for children under three years.
Children under six should not be given low-card snacks because they are still in their fragile formative years. During that time you want them to get the most nutrition possible, and holding back on carbs can limit their energy sources.
Yes. Albendazole can be safely given to children above two years.
Simply because it's designed for adults. The strength of the active ingredients is too high to be safely given to small children. There are equivalent medicines with specifically lower strengths available, that are more suitable for children.
One drawback is that they should not be used in children under 17 years of age, because of possible effect on bone growth.
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