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… Protect Yourself From Hepatitis A When Travelling On this page: … countries (Norway, Sweden, and Finland). Talk to your doctor before visiting any other areas. If you plan to … that you have washed in uncontaminated water and peeled yourself. Don't swim in water that has not been treated with …
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… Child Abuse and Neglect On this page: Overview What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms Effects on a Child's Health … not able to help themselves. Keep in mind that by reporting your suspicions, you may prevent a child from being …
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… Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles On this page: … a long-lasting (chronic) disease that may last throughout your life—you must treat it long term. But following a … in touch with a social organization. Often it is hard for a child to follow the management plan, because the child must …
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… Child Safety: Fires On this page: Overview Related … is one way to prevent injury or death from burns. Keep your family safe by following these safety tips. Teach … reach. Use at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. Be sure to put an alarm outside sleeping areas …
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… Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children On this page: Overview Overview … may be treated with oral or inhaled medicines. Even if your child's asthma does not appear severe, work with your …
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… Child Safety: Pets On this page: Overview Related … friendly toward children. These tips can help protect both your pet and your child from getting sick or hurt. Immunize cats and …
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… Steroid Medicine for Asthma: Myths and Facts On this page: Overview Related … Overview Medicine helps you breathe easier and keeps your asthma under control. Daily controller medicines help … where it's needed. Taking inhaled steroids will stunt your child's growth. For children, there may be a slight slowing …
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… Regular Checkup for a Child On this page: Overview Overview Print this page and fill in the information if you are bringing your child in for an appointment. What questions or concerns … growth and development changes to expect? Reminders Bring your child's immunization record to the appointment. If you …
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… Child Car Seats On this page: Overview … arms during a crash. For every ride in a car, make sure your child is securely strapped into a car seat. Make sure … the guidelines and instructions provided by the maker of your car seat. Car seat requirements Infant and child car …
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… Evaluating Pain in a Child On this page: Overview Overview … the signs can be hard to recognize. Signs that may mean your child is in pain include: Changes in usual behaviour. Your child may eat less or become fussy or restless. Crying, …
