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Your child and play from birth to 3 years Last updated … sounds of your voice as you read. It is never too early to start reading to your child. Speaking and reading in … the first step toward playing and having fun with others. Before 2 years of age, your child will offer toys and …
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… or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care … or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do … finish the treatment, miss pills or have unprotected sex before you have finished all of the medication, there is a …
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… or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do … finish the treatment, miss pills or have unprotected sex before you have finished all of the medication, the …
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… ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon … Laboratory for tick-borne disease testing Kill the tick before disposing of it by drowning it in rubbing alcohol or … very rare cases, paralysis may occur. The paralysis usually starts in the feet and legs and works its way up to the …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is given to babies starting at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 … on time. The first dose of the vaccine must be given before 20 weeks of age and the second dose by 8 months of …
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… schools. Children may also get vaccines at a health unit, youth clinic, doctor's office or pharmacy. In all of these … if a child is capable to give consent for immunizations? Before accepting consent from a child, a health care … This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making decisions about their own health. Adolescents …
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… are more common in older people. These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like surgery. They can also start because of health conditions like dementia, Multiple … each meal or snack Dentures are checked and fixed in place before meals Meals are supervised for someone with a risk of …
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… not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider … return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting treatment if symptoms continue. If symptoms worsen, … finish the treatment, miss pills or have unprotected sex before you have finished the medication, there is a chance …
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… is heat-related illness? Too much heat can be harmful to your health. Heat-related illness is the result of your body … temperature Drink plenty of fluids. Drink extra water even before you feel thirsty and if you are active on a hot day. … heat exhaustion, can be treated at home. Act immediately to start cooling the affected person. Note that mild heat …
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… It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … you were using a tampon or menstrual cup when the symptoms started. What is the treatment for TSS? TSS cannot be … on cleaning and replacement Washing your hands with soap before inserting or removing a tampon, menstrual cup, …