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… Overview Overview Maybe you've found yourself drinking more alcohol than you'd prefer. If you … the alcohol). Drink more water. Use the water to quench your thirst. Drink a glass of water before you have any … glass along with every drink or between drinks. Shrink your drink. For example, have a bottle of beer instead of a …
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… Making the Most of Your Appointment On this page: Overview Preparing for Your Appointment Asking About Tests and Treatments After … and keep a list of the medicines you take. Prepare your child for tests and examinations. Let your child know why he …
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… Navigating Your Hospital Stay On this page: Before You … Your Hospital Stay— Hospitals can be big, confusing places, especially if you've never been a patient in … smoothly. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay Preparing Your Child for the Hospital Learn how to manage stress Stress …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level … Follow the directions that came with your meter for using the control solution properly. Check the equipment at …
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… Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your child doesn't want to feel the insulin needle, your … task. Get ready To get ready to give an insulin injection using an insulin vial and insulin syringe or an insulin pen, …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview … Overview Here are some ways you can help comfort your child who has a respiratory illness (such as … respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection or a cold): Ask your doctor if your child can take acetaminophen or …
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… Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving your child an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an …
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… Staying With Your Eating Plan When Your Schedule Shifts On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Being busy can affect even your best intentions to stay on track with your weight …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: … are together. Store dirty toys in a bin that is out of your child's reach. When a toy gets dirty, such as after a … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Eye Problems: Using Eyedrops and Eye Ointment Actionset Overview Many eye … you can comfortably and easily put drops or ointment in your eyes or someone else's. Eyedrops and eye ointments can … eyedrops To use eyedrops , follow these tips: For older children and adults: While tilting your head back, pull the …
