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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Related … or climbing on playground equipment. Learning that comes from exploration is more appropriate for preschool … proud of wiping up their own spills. Be sure to engage with your child during activities. Praise the child's effort and …
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… Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight On this page: Overview Overview When you have heart failure, it's important to watch for … more fluid is building up and your heart failure is getting worse. Weigh yourself at the same time each day. The best …
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… Smart Decisions: Know Your Options On this page: Decisions About … And anytime you get care, there is a chance of error. When your doctor suggests or orders a medicine, surgery, a … If you don't get care when you need it and a health problem gets worse, you may face higher costs than you would have if …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview … for a few days to make sure the medicine agrees with me? When and how do I take it? How is the medicine taken (for … How often should it be taken (for example, 3 times a day)? When do I take it (early, late, morning, evening, before …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say "EGG-zuh-muh") is … can reduce the itching, keep your rash from getting worse, and help it heal. Also, using enough moisturizer may … that irritate your skin will help your skin stay healthy. When you notice that your rash or skin is irritated, see if …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … to get an ICD (implantable cardioverter-defibrillator) when you do NOT have heart failure. The ICD decision for … effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes No …
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… GERD: Controlling Heartburn by Changing Your Habits Actionset Overview Symptoms of gastroesophageal … likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to discuss diet habits. It will … Participate in a proven smoking cessation program. Join a support group of peers who are also quitting or who do not …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related … risk of infections. Teach your child: That germs spread when people touch their eyes, nose, and mouth before washing … about sick children and hygiene issues. If your child becomes ill, keep your child out of daycare and away from …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … as simple as possible. Plan times to take your medicines when you are doing other regularly occurring activities, … take your medicines. Take a list of your medicines with you whenever you visit your doctor. Let your doctor know if you …
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… Separation Anxiety: Helping Your Child On this page: Overview … If your child gets upset, act confident and stay calm even when you don't feel that way. Remember that separation … leaving. When your child's separation anxiety behaviour becomes noticeable, plan ahead for times when you will be …
