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… Navigating Your Hospital Stay On this page: Before You … Your Hospital Stay— Hospitals can be big, confusing places, especially if you've never been a patient in … smoothly. Preparing for Your Hospital Stay Preparing Your Child for the Hospital Learn how to manage stress Stress …
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… Diabetes in Children: Checking Blood Sugar in a Child Actionset Overview You and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level … Follow the directions that came with your meter for using the control solution properly. Check the equipment at …
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… Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your child doesn't want to feel the insulin needle, your … task. Get ready To get ready to give an insulin injection using an insulin vial and insulin syringe or an insulin pen, …
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… Comforting a Child Who Has a Respiratory Illness On this page: Overview … Overview Here are some ways you can help comfort your child who has a respiratory illness (such as … respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection or a cold): Ask your doctor if your child can take acetaminophen or …
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… Allergies in Children: Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving your child an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an …
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… Staying With Your Eating Plan When Your Schedule Shifts On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Being busy can affect even your best intentions to stay on track with your weight …
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… Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs On this page: … are together. Store dirty toys in a bin that is out of your child's reach. When a toy gets dirty, such as after a … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Eye Problems: Using Eyedrops and Eye Ointment Actionset Overview Many eye … you can comfortably and easily put drops or ointment in your eyes or someone else's. Eyedrops and eye ointments can … eyedrops To use eyedrops , follow these tips: For older children and adults: While tilting your head back, pull the …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth usually … around six months of age. Baby teeth are very important and your baby needs your help taking care of them. Babies and children need their teeth for eating and speaking well, to …
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… High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet Actionset Overview The DASH diet focuses … that are high in those nutrients. Don't make big changes in your diet all at once. Make small changes, and don't give … past barriers—things that might get in the way of changing your eating habits. Support from family and friends can go a …
