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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding … need regular blood tests to check how long it takes for your blood to form a clot. Depending on the results, your …
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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At … life, morals, manners and family values. During this time, your role as a parent is as important as ever. Home life and … relationships continue to be the biggest influence on your child’s development. Learn more about helping your …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality of life. You will need to: Empty your pouch as …
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… Managing Your Toddler's Frustrating Behaviours On this page: Overview … to be. You can try the following strategies to help manage your toddler's challenging behaviour: Minimize conflicts as much as possible. For example, put things your toddler shouldn't touch out of reach. Try to prepare …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: … family, and the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time can … to learn and to form healthy relationships. How to manage your child's use of TV and digital media Screens are …
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… A better immunization experience for your child Last updated August 1, 2012 HealthLink BC File … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Prepare for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. … to a more positive immunization experience for both you and your child. Tip #1: Prepare your child before the visit All …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … layer of ointment and covered with a non-stick bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for …
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… Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby On this page: Overview … Feeding a baby who has a cleft palate can be a challenge. Your baby may have a problem making a tight seal between his … But with a little preparation, you can successfully feed your baby with breast milk or formula. For example, use a …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview … is called tandem breastfeeding. If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep in mind that the newborn's feeding is the …