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Bed bugs

… or your local health authority if you need help. Building owners should check municipal bylaws before attempting self-treatment to ensure that treatment is completed safely …

Being Active When You Have Health Problems

… you can do. If you push your limits, you could hurt yourself. It's also normal to have feelings that can get in the way, like fear, depression, or being self-conscious. These emotions and physical limits are … can make even the simplest things seem hard. Ask yourself: What do you most like to do? What kinds of things get …

Diabetes in Children Checking Blood Sugar in a Child

… bedtime. This will help your child build the habit of self-testing. Gather your supplies. Be sure you have … bedtime. This will help your child build the habit of self-testing. Gather your supplies. Be sure you have …

Lead Poisoning

… by it. This can be a problem in older homes and buildings. Adults are most often exposed to lead at work or … by high lead levels. Higher lead levels can be found in: Buildings built before 1976. These buildings may have lead-based paint. The risk is even higher …

Getting rid of rodents rats and mice

… can cause significant property damage because they chew on building materials, including insulation, siding, wallboard … when not in use 2. Eliminate hiding and living places: Keep building perimeters clear of plantings, stored lumber or junk Trim plants near buildings so that 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) above ground …

Hypnosis

… or the therapist can teach people to hypnotize themselves (self-hypnosis). You can also learn self-hypnosis by following instructions from online … doctors, and dentists are experienced in hypnotherapy. Self-hypnosis is also considered safe, even when done by …

Encouraging Language Development in Your Preschooler

… example, a child may say "Johnny wants me to jump off the building at school." But the child may really mean that he … Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Preschoolers: Building Social Skills Preschoolers: Helping Your Child … example, a child may say "Johnny wants me to jump off the building at school." But the child may really mean that he …

Ear Infections

… to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Surgery Condition … Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? Using Antibiotics Wisely Self-Care Caring for your baby Give your child acetaminophen … Arrange for quiet play activities. Caring for yourself Take pain medicines exactly as directed. If the doctor …

Clean-up after a flood

… Water . Should I worry about asbestos? If you must remove building materials such as drywall or insulation, assume … indicates otherwise. It is impossible to assess whether a building or material contains asbestos without appropriate … #32 Asbestos: When Should I Worry . How can I protect myself during the clean-up? Wear appropriate protective …

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

… risk of getting infected with HPS, such as cleaning unused buildings, and working on construction, utility and pest … crawl spaces, under houses, or in vacant or occasional use buildings, such as cottages, trailers and garden sheds, that … see the deer mice or their droppings. How can I protect myself? The best ways to prevent infection from hantavirus is …