Clinical Reference Systems: Pediatric Advisor 10.0
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Hives - Brief Version
What are hives?
Your child has hives when:
- Your child has itchy, raised pink spots with pale
centers. They often look like mosquito bites. They may
be different sizes and shapes.
- The spots change size and shape. They may move from one
area on the body to another.
Your child may be allergic to a food, medicine, insect
bites, or other things. This causes the hives. Hives do
not spread to other people. They come and go for a few days
and then go away.
How can I take care of my child?
- Give your child antihistamine medicine. This medicine
won't cure the hives, but it will help the itching and
reduce the number of hives.
Your child's medicine is _______________________. Give
_____ every ____ hours.
Be sure to keep giving the medicine until you are sure
the hives are completely gone for 24 hours. Other wise
your child may get itchy again.
- Make sure your child stays away from anything you think
may have caused the hives.
- Have your child take a shower, if the hives were caused
by pollen or animals.
Call your child's doctor right away if:
- It gets hard for your child to breathe or swallow.
- Your child starts to act very sick.
Call your child's doctor during office hours if:
- Most of the itch is not better after your child has taken
the medicine for 24 hours.
- The hives last more than 1 week.
- You have other concerns or questions.
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