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… Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview … carbon monoxide detectors. Install them on each level of your home and near sleeping areas. Follow the directions … that you know what to do if the detector alarm sounds. Have your heating system inspected each year. Monitor appliances, …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a …
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… Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Managing Your Energy On this page: Overview Overview Two techniques can help you manage your energy when you have ME/CFS. They are: Staying within … that you can rest when you need to. No matter what kind of activity you are doing—physical, mental, social—you stop to …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but … sick, hurt or wanting to be held Crying doesn't mean your baby is bad or mad at you Crying is a normal …
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… as gum, inhalers, lozenges, mouth sprays, or patches. Ask your doctor about quit-tobacco medicines that require a prescription, like bupropion or varenicline. Distract yourself. Stop what you're doing, and do something else: … or a piece of gum. Call a friend. Do a puzzle or some other activity that uses your hands. Take on a household task. …
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… Grief: When Major Loss Challenges Your Beliefs On this page: Overview Overview A major loss can make you question your beliefs. Sadness, anger, guilt, hopelessness—all these … feel lost. And that's not because you're weak or because your beliefs aren't strong enough. It's because you are …
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… Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life On this page: Overview … Care Plan Getting Support Overview When your child has a serious illness, the time may come when a cure isn't possible or when treatment to help your child live longer isn't working. You'll work with your …
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… Helping your 1 to 3 Year old child eat well Last updated November 1, … Document Vietnamese As a parent or caregiver, you can help your child learn important food skills and eating habits. … The amount of food they need varies based on their age, activity level, growth rate and appetite. It’s normal for …
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… High Blood Pressure: Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Actionset Overview When blood … by your doctor. How to take your blood pressure at home Choosing a blood pressure monitor An automatic blood … in the instructions. Contact your doctor if you want help choosing a monitor. A monitor that measures blood pressure …
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… Down Syndrome: Helping Your Child Dress Independently On this page: Overview … physical disabilities can learn to dress themselves. Teach your child how to dress himself or herself by taking extra … and practice. Explain what you are doing when you dress your child. Let your child help you and allow extra time for …
