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Healthy Children > Health Issues > Conditions > Treatments > Caring For A Cast (Audio)

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Caring For A Cast (Audio)

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If your child has broken a bone, he may require a cast to so the bone can heal. A common complaint about casts is that they are itchy. Here are some tips for dealing with these irritations as well as tips for caring for your child's cast.

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Last Updated
4/1/2011
Source
A Minute for Kids
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