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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 … (NPN). An NPN means the supplement meets Health Canada's safety standards for natural health products Talk to a … … Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects …
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… HIV: Preventing Other Infections When You Have HIV On this page: … these shots may not have been available when you were a child. Get the special form of polio shot known as "Salk" or … these shots may not have been available when you were a child. Get the special form of polio shot known as "Salk" or …
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… Growth and Development: Helping Your Child Build Self-Esteem Actionset Overview Self-esteem is a … process, the foundation of self-esteem is established in childhood. That foundation can do much to help a child deal … give advice unless asked for it or you feel your child's safety is involved. Don't ridicule or shame your child. Have …
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… Cleaning Your Young Child's Natural (Uncircumcised) Penis On this page: Overview … the area needs to be cleaned every day. Infants and young children A baby's foreskin does not pull back easily for … return the foreskin to its normal position. Teach your child how to pull back the foreskin and wash their penis. A …
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… Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? Decision Point You … can talk to your doctor about them. Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? 1 Get the Facts 2 … as violence, abuse, or neglect can cause depression. The safety and long-term effects of medicines used to treat …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Avoid Social Problems On this page: Overview Overview Your child may have developmental delays as well as other problems that can make children, teens, and adults who have Down syndrome …