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… your child get the energy and nutrients they need to: Learn during the day and Support their growth and development … Pack a reusable water bottle so your child can refill it during the day. Trust your child’s appetite to guide them on …
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… into your body. You may need an injection of a medicine during the test. Many of these tests are imaging tests that … Exercise EKG Checks for abnormal changes in your heart during exercise Helps find the cause of unexplained chest … into your body. You may need an injection of a medicine during the test. Many of these tests are imaging tests that …
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… women. Women who don't get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy are more likely to have a child born with a … birth defects need higher doses of folic acid before, during, and after pregnancy. footnote 2 Talk with your … women. Women who don't get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy are more likely to have a child born with a …
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… keeps teenage bodies and minds fit and healthy – and during adolescence, your child needs at least 60 minutes of … entertainment (computer games, internet, TV), especially during daylight hours children aged 12-18 years should spend …
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… lenses, there will be a 2- to 4-week break-in period during which you wear the lenses for increasingly longer … You have to be willing to tolerate minor discomfort during the break-in period and to learn and use proper … lenses, there will be a 2- to 4-week break-in period during which you wear the lenses for increasingly longer …
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… to the side effects of this drug, especially heart effects. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … Infants born to mothers who have taken similar medications during pregnancy may have symptoms such as trouble … your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medication during pregnancy. This medication passes into breast milk …
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… that their symptoms are worse in cold and damp weather, during times of stress, or when they try to do too much. … aren't exercised regularly are more likely to be irritated during activity. And it may be that people with fibromyalgia … Disturbed sleep (tossing, turning, waking up frequently during the night) and waking up feeling tired and unrested …
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… need to take insulin for a while when first diagnosed or during illness or surgery. In time, a child may need daily … able to test their own blood sugar, but they may need help during low blood sugar episodes. By age 10, some children … your child. Discuss your child's target blood sugar goal during an illness. Know how to adjust the insulin dose and …
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… the many physical and emotional changes that usually happen during this time. Some common concerns include: Your child's … Healthy Growth and Development You have an influence during these years. Talk openly with your child. Be positive … sure your adolescent is growing and developing as expected. During these routine checkups, the doctor will do a physical …
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… shoulder is often caused by a forceful injury, such as during sports or a car crash. Without any treatment—either … time. You had a forceful injury to your shoulder, such as during an activity or car crash. You have severe shoulder … surgery Have rotator cuff surgery You are asleep or numb during surgery. If you have subacromial smoothing or rotator …
