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… against the hepatitis B virus. It is provided free to babies as part of their routine immunizations. The vaccine … fatal. This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is important. Who should get the hepatitis B … redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Some children may experience fever, fussiness or fatigue. …
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… Urostomy Care On this page: Overview Overview … Your nurse will also give you tips on how to treat and prevent common problems, such as irritated skin. When you … pouch: Drainable pouch. Place toilet paper in the bowl to prevent splashing. Sit down with the pouch between your …
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… Safe chairs for babies in the first year Last updated August 13, 2013 For … chair or tray position is being changed. Make sure older children don't use the high chair as they could tip it over. …
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… what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … a little depending on how you measure it. For adults and children age 12 and older, these are the ranges for high, … or some other medicine (called a blood thinner) that prevents blood clots, it can cause some blood in your …
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… Caregiving: Preventing Rashes in the Groin Area On this … Overview Overview The groin area needs careful cleaning to prevent rashes and infections. Rashes are most likely to …
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… Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life On this page: Overview … It can affect all areas of your child's life. Many children who have asthma miss school days. When this … and gives some of the social contact that school provides. Children may doubt their ability to do sports or be in the …
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… Babies' cognitive development from 6-9 months Last updated … a variety of textures, shapes, sounds, colours and weights; childproof books) Reading books to your baby Playing copy … others to reach developmental milestones. Call your healthcare provider for advice if you have concerns or if your …
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… Treatment for ACL Injuries in Children and Teenagers On this page: Overview Related … as active as they were before the injury. Surgery may also prevent other injuries to the knee. But with surgery, there …
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… How to Teach Your Child by Example On this page: Overview Overview Teaching your child by example isn't about being a perfect parent. True, … and good behaviour. But it's also about showing your child how to handle mistakes and recover from bad choices. …
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… Treatment Plan Record for a Child With ADHD On this page: Overview Overview Use this form to record information about your child's treatment plan for attention deficit hyperactivity … often. Together you can keep the plan up to date. My child's main symptom of ADHD is (inattention, impulsiveness, …
