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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding … can affect how warfarin works. Tell all of your doctors, dentists, and pharmacists that you take warfarin. Give your …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality … solid wastes. Note: If you are caring for an infant or child with an ostomy, the same information and procedures …
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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … like the most natural thing in the world for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be directed by …
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… Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Actionset Overview Even though asthma is a … can help you feel and breathe better and help keep your lungs healthy. If you have been recently diagnosed with … your doctor. If you make an asthma action plan for your child, give a copy to the child's school or caregivers and …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that … cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. A child's skin is more sensitive to the sun than an adult's …
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… Interactive Tool: Do Your BMI and Waist Size Increase Your Health Risks? On this page: What does this tool help you learn? What does your score mean? What's next? What does this tool help you …
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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, … regular healthcare, including visits to the doctor and dentist. Here's some advice to make those trips less … more comfortable, such as a favourite blanket or toy Read children's books about visits to a doctor, dentist, …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, your child could get very sick. Thanks to immunization, many …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage the nerve endings and blood vessels in your feet, making you less likely to notice when your feet …
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… Epilepsy: Taking Your Medicines Properly Actionset Overview You may be taking … them and what dose you are supposed to take. Make taking your medicine as simple as possible. Plan times to take your … Always remember to store medicines out of the reach of children. Watch for side effects. Ask your doctor or …
