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Home Remedy for Head Lice

Oil-based products, white vinegar, and tea tree oil can all be used as a home remedy for head lice. This eMedTV article explains in detail how to use these and other non-traditional methods and also lists pesticide-free treatments that are available.

Home Treatment for Pink Eye

Your doctor may recommend several different home remedies for pink eye. This portion of the eMedTV Web site explores the various types of home treatment and explains how you can help prevent the transmission of pink eye.

How Do You Get Pink Eye?

How do you get pink eye? As this segment from the eMedTV library explains, the two most common causes of pink eye (also called conjunctivitis) are an infection with a virus and an allergic reaction. An infection with bacteria can also cause it.

How Does Pertussis Get Into the Body?

How does pertussis get into the body? As this eMedTV resource explains, pertussis is transmitted through contact with an infected person's respiratory secretions, which are most often transmitted when the infected person sneezes or coughs.

How Is Mono Spread?

How is mono spread? As explained in this eMedTV segment, mono is usually spread through saliva and mucus. This article discusses other ways in which mono may be spread, such as sipping from the same straw or glass as an infected person.

How Is Pink Eye Spread?

As this eMedTV article explains, bacterial and viral pink eye are spread by direct contact with infected eye secretions, or contact with objects or surfaces that have been contaminated with these eye secretions. A link to more information is included.

How Long Does Pink Eye Last?

As this page of the eMedTV library explains, viral pink eye may last for up to three weeks, bacterial conjunctivitis improves quickly after starting antibiotics, and allergic pink eye may start to improve within 24 hours of treatment.

How Long Is Pink Eye Contagious?

As this page on the eMedTV site explains, pink eye is contagious for up to 14 days, in the case of viral conjunctivitis, and up to 24 hours after an antibiotic is started with bacterial conjunctivitis. Ways to minimize spread of infection are included.

How Many Ounces of Milk Does a Newborn Need?

Meeting a newborn baby's feeding needs with formula is typically easy. This article from the eMedTV archives explains how many ounces of milk a newborn needs and offers information on how measuring milk works when you are breastfeeding.

How Much Formula Should My Baby Eat?

There are a few ways to estimate how much formula your baby should eat. As this eMedTV page explains, use 2½ ounces of formula for each pound of body weight as a total daily amount or divide the formula ounces per day by the number of feedings.

How Much Formula to Feed Baby

It is not uncommon to be unsure about how much formula to feed a baby. This article from the eMedTV Web site provides some suggestions on how to calculate the amount of formula per feeding and explains how often feedings typically take place.

How to Clear a Diaper Rash

Time and thorough cleaning are important elements in clearing a diaper rash. This eMedTV article offers more information on what steps you can take to heal a diaper rash and explains what medicated creams or ointments are available for this condition.

How to Deal With Colic

Some possible suggestions for dealing with colic include dietary changes and comforting strategies. This eMedTV Web resource offers other tips for how to managing colic symptoms, such as bringing your baby to a quiet room and limiting outside noises.

How to Get Rid of Head Lice

There is a three-step process involved in getting rid of head lice. This page of the eMedTV library explains the process in detail and also discusses the likelihood of reinfestation and whether all household contacts should be treated for head lice.

How to Get Rid of Pink Eye

The best treatment for pink eye, in most cases, is simply time. This eMedTV article explains how to get rid of pink eye symptoms while your body takes care of the infection on its own, although bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotics.

How to Give a Baby a Bottle

Bottle feeding is generally a three-part process that includes getting ready, the feeding time, and burping. This eMedTV segment offers information on how to give a baby a bottle and explains how often a newborn typically needs to be fed each day.

How to Help Babies With Colic

This eMedTV Web resource addresses the question of how to help babies with colic. This article outlines several suggestions that may provide relief, including tips on how to comfort your baby and certain dietary changes that may work.

How to Prepare Infant Formula

Although the steps in preparing infant formula can vary, the overall idea is to establish a good routine. This eMedTV article lists the basic steps for making formula and explains how much formula is typically required to feed a newborn.

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