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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview … more than one child, make sure your newborn has a healthy growth pattern. Talk to your doctor about any … more than one child, make sure your newborn has a healthy growth pattern. Talk to your doctor about any …
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… Preschoolers: Helping Your Child Explore On this page: Overview Related … Children who have many chances to explore develop a healthy sense of competence as they master new skills and … Children who have many chances to explore develop a healthy sense of competence as they master new skills and …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar … match, follow the directions that come with your meter for changing the code number. Wash your hands. slide 5 of 11 < … match, follow the directions that come with your meter for changing the code number. Wash your hands. slide 5 of 11 < …
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… Treating a Bad Taste in Your Mouth On this page: Overview … simple home treatment measures to improve the taste in your mouth. Gargle with water. Using toothpaste, brush your … utensils if you have a bitter or metallic taste when eating. Mouth Problems, Non-Injury …
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… Teens: Tips for Using News and Social Media in a Healthy Way On this page: Getting Started Getting Started … connected. But it can also be overwhelming. It can disrupt your day. And it's easy to develop habits you didn't mean … to. Try these tips for using social media and news in a healthy way. Know your goal. Maybe you want to use social …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview … other medicines while taking it? How long before or after eating do I take it? Does it matter? Is it okay to drink … other medicines while taking it? How long before or after eating do I take it? Does it matter? Is it okay to drink …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … it every 2 hours and after swimming, exercising, or sweating. Wear wraparound sunglasses that block at least 99% … it every 2 hours and after swimming, exercising, or sweating. Wear wraparound sunglasses that block at least 99% …
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… Advance Care Planning for Your Child On this page: Overview … can be scary and confusing to think about the future when your child is very sick. Even as you try to cope with these … feelings, you may need to make important decisions about your child's care. Advance care planning may help you feel …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an … check your skin and stoma for signs of irritation. See Treating skin irritation below. Measure your stoma, if … are sealed. If your pouch is open-ended, attach the clip. Treating skin irritation If the skin under your pouch is red, …
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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 …
