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Coin-shaped sores on the skin. Covered by scabs or crusts that are the color of honey

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Dosage Table

Bite from a human child or teen.

A painful or itchy rash caused by overgrowth of bacteria in hot tubs. Onset of rash: 8-48 hours after being in hot tub. Easy to diagnose based on a rash starting after being in a hot tub. Rash in others who shared the hot tub helps make the diagnosis.

A hoarse voice (or cry) is raspy and deeper than normal. If hoarseness is severe, the child can do little more than whisper.

Hives is a rash made up of raised pink bumps with pale centers. Most often, rash is very itchy

Hitting is the most common type of aggressive behavior. Others include slapping, pinching, scratching, poking, hair-pulling, biting, kicking, shoving, and knocking down.

Hiccups are repeated gulping sounds caused by sudden spasms of the diaphragm. Burping is the sound made by the sudden release of stomach air through the mouth.

A viral infection of the mouth and lips in young children

A viral infection that causes little ulcers in the back of the mouth

A hernia is a bulge in the groin or upper scrotum. The bulge contains a loop of intestine. It slides through a defect in the muscles of the lower abdomen.

Symptoms after being in high temperatures (such as heat waves). Symptoms after hard work or sports during hot weather.

A fine pink rash caused by overheating. Mainly on the face, neck, chest, and upper back

Pain or burning caused by irritation of the lower esophagus from stomach acid. The esophagus is the tube from mouth to stomach. Pain is located in the lower chest or upper belly. Also, called acid indigestion

Your child’s heart rate (HR) sometimes speeds up. It seems too fast. The medical name for this is tachycardia. Most of the time, your child’s HR seems normal.