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… and some common household chemicals can all cause burns. You can help protect your child by being aware of these hazards and keeping your child away from them. … wall heaters. Use screens to block off areas, if needed. When outdoors, keep your child away from barbecue grills and …
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… is serious enough because of its location or depth that you are going to seek medical treatment, it is usually best to … the object farther into the wound. Bleeding may increase when the object is removed. If the object is hard to remove, …
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… Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview Even if you're careful and do all the right things, your child can have … Young children with diabetes aren't able to recognize when their blood sugar level is high or low and then tell an …
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… Get Started Health Tools Get Started You can be active outdoors, even when it's cold. Try these tips to have fun and stay safe. … tight. Mittens rather than gloves. This way, your fingers are together so you can roll them into a fist for warmth. …
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… the world as they can. At around 3 months of age, infants are able to anticipate coming events. For example, they may pull up their knees when placed on a changing table. Or they may smile with … searching drawers, cabinets, and other areas of interest. Your baby has more personality, becomes curious, and shows …
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… Overview Heart failure is classified by how bad symptoms are when you are active. footnote 1 The four classes range from …
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… found in wheat, rye, and other grains. This problem starts when the body's immune system attacks the small intestine … hard for the body to absorb vitamins and other nutrients. You cannot prevent celiac disease. But you can stop and … and stouts—contain gluten unless they specifically say they are gluten-free. Avoid oats, at least at first. Oats may …
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… is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach … of your home. Be sure to put an alarm outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms. Test all smoke alarms monthly. … of fall or the first day of spring every year. (Or do it when daylight savings time begins and ends, if you live in a …
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… changes to their school day as they learn to find time to care for their illness. But it can also be an opportunity for … is and what the shots and blood sugar meters are for. You can help your child by working with the doctor or … The plan includes: Foods your child can eat, how much, and when. For example, if your child needs to eat shortly after …
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… On this page: Overview Overview You may be able to tell when someone is paranoid. The person may accuse others of … talk about protecting himself or herself from attack. Here are ways to help the person who is paranoid: Don't argue. …