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… Purifying Your Drinking Water On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Few things are more important to your health and survival during a long emergency than having … safe to drink. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are …
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… Primary care in your community Last updated November 25, 2024 Overview Image … Indigenous and community providers and others. Find your Primary Care Network Search by city, town or health authority region to learn more about your community’s PCN. You can also search our list of all …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … getting injured or falling ill: Thinking about child safety Protecting your child from infections Child safety: Washing … to keep them safe. Learn about identifying abuse and protecting your child: Child abuse and neglect Abuse: Signs …
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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but nothing can replace adult supervision. Here's some advice on making your home as safe as possible for your growing toddler. Try …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your … your feet daily for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores, broken skin, corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails. Look at all … Socks That Fit Well Diabetes: Checking Your Feet Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet Diabetes: Steps for Foot-Washing …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Decision Point … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts …
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… Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive On this page: … you much more likely to get breast, ovarian, and some other cancers. BRCA (say "BRAH-kuh") stands for "BReast CAncer." BRCA gene changes aren't common. Your doctor may talk to you about testing based on your …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 … they usually cry less if they're breastfeeding and held skin-to-skin. Immunization schedule Some people are concerned about …
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… Understanding your toddler's temperament Last updated January 30, 2018 Temperament is your toddler's distinct nature or character. Some children's … are obvious from birth, while others emerge over time. Your toddler’s temperament may be seen in a number of ways, …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Related … normal for stitches or staples to cause a small amount of skin redness and swelling where the stitch or staple enters the skin. Your wound may itch or feel irritated. Check your …
