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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … on the label. Some medicines may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. Do …
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Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview … seat before they are ready. Children younger than 1 year should not ride in any type of seat mounted on your bicycle. … Have spoke guards so your child's hands and feet will not get caught in the wheels. Have a secure shoulder harness, …
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Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview … Avoid accordion-style gates, because a child's head could get caught in the gate. Follow the manufacturer's … Keep stairways clean and safe. Carpeting on stairs should be in good repair. Uncarpeted stairs should be kept …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the vaccine? The MMRV vaccine is given as 1 dose …
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… Preparing Your Child for the Hospital On this page: Overview Related … talk with you about what will happen before the visit. To get the conversation going, you could ask your child what … know it's normal to feel afraid or even angry. Your child shouldn't feel embarrassed by these feelings. And your child
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… produce immunity (protection) that will prevent you from getting the flu or lessen the seriousness of the infection. … is given through the nose and is recommended for healthy children and adults. It is not recommended for people with a … vaccination of a child aged 2 through 8 years, the child should receive a second dose (usually at least 1 month after …
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Child Safety: Guns and Firearms On this page: Overview … the home or car. If this isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small … the home or car. If this isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small …
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… Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your …
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… Crying Child and Possible Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a normal part of your child's life. Stay as calm as possible during crying … and soothe themselves. Be sure to stay close by. Do not get angry at your child for crying. Never shake or harm your …
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… Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? Decision Point You may want to … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Take Antibiotics? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your …