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… Help Your School-Age Child Develop Social Skills On this page: Overview Overview Most school-age children enjoy new friendships. Making friends and being accepted are important. School is a place where children are put in difficult social situations. At times, …
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… Baby care Last updated December 4, 2024 Overview There’s lots to … to know your new baby. Find advice on how to provide the care your baby needs for a healthy start. Premature infants … versus pacifier use Caring for more than one baby Preparing siblings for meeting your new baby Separation …
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… Blister Care On this page: Overview Overview … a blister of any size if: You have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease. Draining a blister … a blister of any size if: You have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease. Draining a blister …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are family … seat Special dietary needs Safety and security of your home Preparing your home with a household emergency plan …
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… Nightmares and Other Sleep Problems in Children On this page: Overview Overview … to learn. Sleep helps your child stay alert and focused at school and play. Children who don't get enough sleep over … What can you do to help your child? Try these tips to care for a child who has nightmares. Avoid reading scary …
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… Urostomy Care On this page: Overview Overview Understanding how to care for your ostomy will help you live comfortably with it. … ostomy pouch before you start your trip. When you travel by plane, bring extra ostomy supplies in your carry-on baggage, …
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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink … are not the recommended temperature taking method for children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions … to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer under your …
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… Eating Out When You Have Diabetes On this page: Overview Overview With planning and thoughtful choices, you can follow your meal … Pick whole grain bread and tortillas. Choose your beverages carefully. Drink water instead of sugar-sweetened soft …
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… Warning Signs of Suicide in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Overview Warning signs of suicide in children and teens include: Talking about suicide or wanting … Have legal or discipline problems, or have problems at school (like falling grades, behaviour problems, or frequent …
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… Primary Care Last updated October 15, 2024 Overview Primary care is often the first contact you have with the health … doctors or nurse practitioners. You can access primary care services and providers through your local Primary Care …
