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MEDICAL
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Many
of our tips are in
Adobe Acrobat format (.pdf). If you don't have the Adobe Acrobat Reader (currently version
8) installed, you may click on the
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After many years, there
are some constant themes that parents, especially new ones, find helpful
to review.
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When
you child is cranky, take his/her temperature.
Touching the forehead does
not define a fever. Electronic
thermometers are easier to use with a fussy squirming child than the
older glass ones. Inexpensive thermometers are found at all
drugstores. Do not use the tape thermometer or the ear.
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Vomiting
regime
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Diarrhea
regime
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AAP
vaccine and immunization schedule 0-6 years (pdf)
AAP
vaccine and immunization schedule 7-18 years (pdf)
AAP catch-up
vaccine and immunization schedule 4 months-18 years (if starting
late or more than 1 month behind) (pdf)
(note that your insurance contract
may contradict or
change some of the actual vaccines we may give.) These schedules may
change at any time, without notice!
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Permission to treat form
(pdf) used if your child is being cared for by
grandparents ore daycare and you are not available to sign for their
treatment. Keep it in the diaper bag or on file at school.
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Growth
chart for boys and girls.
boys, birth to 36 months
(pdf)
girls, birth to 36 months
(pdf)
boys, 2 to 20 years (pdf)
girls, 2 to 20 years
(pdf)
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Disaster
preparedness-
the Red Cross Guidelines for water, food and medical supplies
stockpiles in your home.
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Registration
form (pdf)
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