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… Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat and speak clearly. Baby teeth … refers to the development of cavities in children from 6 months to 6 years of age. Once your child has teeth, they … or pacifiers? Soothers or pacifiers are sometimes given to babies during rest, sleep or other times. If you choose to …
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… or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those with frailty or mobility limitations, … retinopathy, glaucoma and presbyopia 3. Make your home safer There are simple and inexpensive changes you can make … have taken at least five medications within the last six months, you may be able to receive Medication Review …
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… that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. The bumps grow over … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian … to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to be tested and treated. If you have not had a … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …
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… warts. The vaccine is provided as 2 doses given at least 6 months apart. Children with a weakened immune system need 3 … reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune system and vaccines (#50a) The benefits of …
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… over again. This is normal and may last for a few weeks or months. Be patient. Children may need to see, smell and … meals Child Nutrition Series Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers (#110b) Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (#69a) Feeding your baby …
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… wrong.” Notice cues that say distress You cannot spoil a baby with too much attention. Do not ignore distress cues … to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries are responded to right away cry less after the first year than babies whose parents let them “cry it out.” After the …
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… if they have their own seat Can I travel by air with my baby? Do not travel by air with a premature infant (baby) or … MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine at as young as 6 months of age. Infants usually receive this vaccine at 12 … medications available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent …
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… they can learn to take some responsibility for their safety. When your child is ready, teach them: How to avoid …
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… with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …
