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… in a microwave. Microwaves heat unevenly and create hot spots. Hot spots in the formula could burn your baby’s mouth. Do not …
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… The armpit method is usually used to check for fever in newborns and young children: Place the tip of the … bum) The rectal method can be used to check for fevers in newborns and young children. Use a rectal thermometer only …
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… fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. … infected with hepatitis B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …
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… “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … with heavy menstrual bleeding may need extra iron. Frequent blood donors may need more iron depending on a variety of … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… of their healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have … members and friends. Start tummy time when your baby is a newborn. Some babies do not like tummy time at first. You …
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… who are 26 or more weeks pregnant to protect them and their newborns. For more information about pertussis vaccines see …
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… minutes at the end of heating Check the temperature in many spots Chill Germs grow rapidly at temperatures between 4°C …
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… breathing (especially with infants) Sunken eyes Sunken soft spot on the head (if 18 months or younger) Keep in mind that …
