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… Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach children that only grown-ups use fire. Keep lighters and matches out of children's reach. Use at least one smoke alarm on every … lit candles. Always monitor their use. Keep them out of children's rooms. Use flashlights rather than candles if …
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… How is hearing loss treated? Treatment depends on the type and cause of hearing loss. Permanent hearing loss can … are some steps you can take to lower your risk of other types of hearing loss. Don't put anything in your ear. Never … loss is permanent. Hearing aids and other devices can help. Types of hearing loss Hearing loss can be temporary or …
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… for bedwetting. footnote 1 They work best for older children who can hear the alarm and wake themselves. If … be used with other treatments. The alarms aren't meant for children who wet the bed only once or twice a week. footnote … may need to help the child with all of the above steps. Children younger than 10 may not hear the alarm, but the …
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… do his or her normal activities. It may affect up to 30% of children ages 4 to 12. Symptoms of RAP are different for … weight. A physical cause is found in less than 10% of children diagnosed with RAP. The physical examination and … spicy foods or dairy foods, may trigger an episode in some children. Your child should not eat any foods that cause …
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… typical toddler of this age also: Enjoys playing near other children (parallel play). However, your toddler is probably not yet able to play with other children (co-operative play) Has trouble sharing. Says "no" … Provide your toddler with opportunities to play with other children, but keep it on a one-to-one basis. You can also …
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… Mild and temporary speech delays can occur. And some children learn new words faster than others do. But if your … result of normal developmental differences. Laziness. Young children instinctively practice speech and language as these … fear, or other problems. Having older siblings. Younger children may begin to talk slightly later than their older …
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… remember: Safety latches might make it more difficult for children to open cupboards, but they don’t make it impossible Some children may be able to open child resistant caps if they … coins, small mints and medications that can harm young children. Keep purses up high and out of reach. More tips …
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… drill out the decay, and put in a filling. There are many types of fillings. Types of fillings Fillings can be made from many types of material. Talk to your dentist about which type
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… heat to destroy tumours. Cryosurgery (or cryotherapy) is a type of ablation that uses cold. Radiofrequency ablation … Radiation therapy may be given in different ways. One type is called stereotactic radiation therapy. It uses high … you comfort, such as spending time outdoors or being with children. A cancer support group. Cancer support groups …
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… areas of the body, such as the hands, neck, and chest. Types of laser resurfacing Types of laser skin resurfacing include: Ablative laser skin … results of laser resurfacing. These include your skin type, the health of your skin, how much experience your …