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*Average height and weight ranges by age*

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 Here's a comprehensive reference table for *average height and weight ranges by age* for children and adolescents, based on *CDC growth charts* (2-20 years) and *WHO standards* (0-2 years). These are *general guidelines* — individual growth varies significantly based on genetics, nutrition, health, and ethnicity. ### 📏 Height & Weight Ranges by Age (Averages are approximate; healthy children often fall outside these ranges) Age Boys - Height Boys - Weight Girls - Height Girls - Weight Newborn 46–54 cm (18–21 in) 2.5–4.5 kg (5.5–10 lbs) 45–53 cm (17.5–21 in) 2.4–4.2 kg (5.3–9.3 lbs) 3 months 58–64 cm (23–25 in) 5.0–7.0 kg (11–15.4 lbs) 57–63 cm (22.5–25 in) 4.5–6.5 kg (9.9–14.3 lbs) 6 months 63–71 cm (25–28 in) 6.5–9.0 kg (14.3–19.8 lbs) 61–70 cm (24–27.5 in) 6.0–8.5 kg (13.2–18.7 lbs) 1 year 71–80 cm (28–31.5 in) 8.5–11.5 kg (18.7–25.3 lbs) 69–79 cm (27–31 in) 7.5–10.5 kg (16.5–23.1 lbs) 2 years 81–90 cm (32–35.5 in) 11–14 kg (24.3–30...

*general precautions to take during the monsoon season*

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#*general precautions to take during the monsoon season*  ## 🩺 Health & Hygiene 1.  *Drink Safe Water:* Consume only *boiled, filtered, or commercially bottled water*. Contaminated water is a major source of diseases like cholera, typhoid, hepatitis A, and gastroenteritis. 2.  *Eat Safe Food:*     *   Avoid street food, pre-cut fruits, and raw salads (risk of contamination).     *   Eat freshly cooked, hot meals.     *   Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water before consumption.     *   Ensure food is covered and protected from flies and insects. 3.  *Prevent Mosquito Breeding & Bites:*     *Eliminate Stagnant Water:* Regularly empty water from coolers, pots, tires, flower vases, etc. (mosquito breeding grounds for Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria).     * Use Repellents:* Apply EPA-registered mosquito repellents (DEET, Picaridin, Oil of Lemon Eucal...