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Learning about headaches in children:	Reference What are common types of headaches in children? Reference What causes headaches in children? Reference What are the symptoms?
Getting treatment:	Reference What medicines are used to treat children's headaches? Reference How can I care for my child's headaches at home?
Preventing headaches:	Reference How can I prevent headaches in my child? Reference What can trigger headaches in children? How can I help my child keep a headache diary? (What is a Reference PDF Opens New Window document?) Reference Reference How can I help my child avoid migraine triggers? Reference Reference How can I help my child avoid tension headache triggers? Reference How can I help my child ease stress that may trigger headaches?

By:	Reference Healthwise Staff	Last Revised: Reference July 7, 2011
Medical Review:	Reference Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Reference Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology

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