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… family members. Sometimes parents try to protect their children from knowing that someone in the family has a disease like schizophrenia. But it's important to include children in the discussions of the needs of a family member with this disease. If children aren't included, they may develop unrealistic fears …
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… more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … to. The baby is hard to wake up. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … towels, pillows, or face cloths while you have pink eye. Treating viral pink eye in a child Make your child comfortable …
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… more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … draining from the area. A fever. Pain in adults and older children Severe pain (8 to 10) : The pain is so bad that you … prevent infection and promote healing. Try these tips for treating a puncture wound. Remove the object. Make sure the …
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… mittens or cotton socks on the hands of babies and young children to prevent scratching. Over-the-counter medicines … may prescribe a stronger cream. Don't use the cream on children younger than age 2 unless your doctor tells you to. Don't use it in the rectal or vaginal area in children younger than age 12 unless your doctor tells you …
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… is important to detect the problem as early as possible. In children, colour vision problems can affect learning … routine checkups. Vision screening is recommended for all children at least once before entering school, preferably … (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): …
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… schoolwork. Parents can play a key part in teaching their children how to drink safely and responsibly. Talk about the … about alcohol use. Make it clear if you don't want your children to drink. Make it clear that they should never … with a driver who has been drinking. Make a plan with your children to get home safely. For example, give them money to …
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… dizziness, trouble sleeping, appetite changes, increased sweating, or acne may occur. If any of these effects last or … bones (osteoporosis). Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in your chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, … From Sitting to Standing Pain Diary Good Posture for a Healthy Back Quitting Smoking Self-Massage Related … Spinal Stenosis Neck Pain Osteoarthritis Scoliosis in Children and Teens Citations Gagnier JJ, et al. …
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… to have at home: Cold pack Eyedropper Hand-held mirror Heating pad Humidifier or vaporizer Medicine spoon Nail clippers Pillbox Scissors Thermometer If you have children younger than age 6, consider adding these: Bulb … to have at home: Cold pack Eyedropper Hand-held mirror Heating pad Humidifier or vaporizer Medicine spoon Nail …
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… resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children cannot protect themselves. Current as of: … resources available to help. Adults need to protect young children because children cannot protect themselves. …
