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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Diabetes
Category: chronic_health_needs
Physical activity is important to the health of children with type 2 diabetes, so outdoor play is part of their therapy. Children with type 1 diabetes should be able to play normally. Staff should take a portable pack with insulin, syringes, high-calorie supplements, and glucagon in case of emergency
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Down Syndrome
Category: chronic_health_needs
Down syndrome is a relatively common birth defect caused by extra genetic material from chromosome 21 (ie, there are 3 copies of chromosome 21 rather than 2). This syndrome affects the physical and intellectual development of the child.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Eczema(Atopic Dermatitis)
Category: chronic_health_needs
Eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a long-lasting skin condition that causes the skin to be overly sensitive to many things.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Category: chronic_health_needs
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a collection of inherited conditions that cause the tissues that connect parts of the body (connective tissue) to be loose. This can cause loose joints, stretchy skin, and delayed healing of the skin. This collection of conditions was reclassified in 2017, so it is important
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Category: chronic_health_needs
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is the general term used to describe the range of adverse fetal effects associated with prenatal alcohol exposure.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Food Allergies
Category: chronic_health_needs
Allergy is the term used to describe the body’s overreaction to something that it views as foreign or different from itself. The body reacts by releasing histamine and other substances that cause allergic symptoms.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Fragile X Syndrome
Category: chronic_health_needs
Fragile X syndrome is an inherited form of intellectual disability that is primarily seen in males. It is the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. Fragile X syndrome is caused by the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome.
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Managing Chronic Health Needs in Child Care and Schools—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Category: common_illnesses_and_conditions
Babies with GERD can choke; a bulb syringe should be available to help clear the airway if necessary. If the baby is coughing, nothing should be done because the cough is the most effective way to clear the airway. If the baby stops breathing or making any sound, CPR techniques for infants should be
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