5435 results found
Medications
… problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus … against these life-threatening diseases. Vaccines work by getting the body to make its own protection (antibodies). … vaccine is recommended for all people 7 years and older. It should not be used in anyone younger than 7 years because …
Health topics
… Child Safety: Strollers and Shopping Carts On this page: … child. Remove these items as soon as your child can sit or get up on hands and knees. Make sure releases and hinges are … stroller with brakes that are easy to use. The stroller should also have a wide base so it won't easily tip over. …
Health topics
… Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight On this page: How to know if your … to help people determine health risks, ideal weight, target heart rate, and more. Interactive Tool: What Is Your … entire family, regardless of each family member's weight, should be offered the same food choices at meals. Choose …
Health topics
… Domestic Violence: Getting a Protective Order On this page: Overview Related … or a library. A violent relationship puts you and your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a … order) is a step you can take to help keep you and your children safe. To get a protective order: Call your local …
Health topics
… Kris's Story: Getting Active With No Excuses On this page: Kris's Story … that she was out of excuses. It was time to make time to get fit and stay fit. "I knew I needed to do something. I … was only going a couple days a week, and it was so hard to get up that early." Years went by and retirement loomed: "I …
Health topics
… Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise On this page: Overview … Work with a fitness expert for a few sessions to help you get started. "I'll have a heart attack." "My knees are bad." "I'll pull a muscle or sprain my ankle." "I'll get overheated and faint." See your doctor for a checkup, …
Health topics
… Robert's Story: Getting and Staying Active On this page: Robert's Story … the couch for a while. But over the years he's learned that getting active helps—a lot. And that's important, because … a friend who is a chiropractor. "He was really good about getting me to do some strengthening exercises for the lower …
Health topics
… Teens: Getting Out of an Unhealthy Friendship On this page: Getting Started Getting Started In an unhealthy friendship, the focus is …
Health topics
… Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … about them. Ulcerative Colitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … Slow growth or other serious complications occur in a child. You may choose to have surgery to improve your …
Health topics
… Endometriosis: Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? Decision … Should I Have a Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … and ovaries may be a good choice if you don't plan to have children (or more children). You also may want to have …
