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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Related … You can also find how much UV exposure you are getting by using the shadow rule. If your shadow is longer than you, … lips from getting sunburned. Preventing sun exposure in children Start protecting your child from the sun when your …
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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview … solid foods to your baby There are many ways you can start feeding your baby solid foods. Finding what works for you … reaction, but do it carefully. Common food allergies in children are from milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality … solid wastes. Note: If you are caring for an infant or child with an ostomy, the same information and procedures …
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… Fitness: Using a Pedometer, Step Counter, or Wearable Device … It's fine to walk in shorter periods of time throughout your day and week that add up to the recommended goals. Check with your doctor before you start a walking plan if you have …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated … 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for …
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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … like the most natural thing in the world for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be directed by …
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… Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Actionset Overview Even though asthma is a … Some ways you can take charge of your asthma include using an asthma action plan, knowing the asthma zones, and … your doctor. If you make an asthma action plan for your child, give a copy to the child's school or caregivers and …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that … cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. A child's skin is more sensitive to the sun than an adult's …
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… Problems After Delivery of Your Baby On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your … or cracked, bleeding nipples Are you having problems breastfeeding ? Yes Breastfeeding problems No Breastfeeding … a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … ET is started. Talk with your doctor about these risks. Using ET may increase your risk of: Stroke. Blood clots. …
