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… disease, you may decide to use treatment, if available, to prevent the disease or to make it less severe. Although many … More important Equally important More important I have a young family member who will probably need a stem cell … Equally important More important We plan to have more children, and leukemia, Hodgkin's, or sickle cell disease …
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… Caregiving: Overview of Personal Care On this page: Overview … toenails Skin care Caring for the skin of an immobile adult Preventing rashes in the groin area … Tips Chronic Illness: Help for Caregivers Coping When Your Child Is Near the End of Life Coronary Artery Disease: …
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… Healthy Eating: Helping Your Child Learn Healthy Eating Habits Actionset Overview … family live better. Return to topic: Healthy Eating for Children Healthy Habits for Kids Helping Your Child Who Is … whether and how much to eat from the options you provide. Young children are good at listening to their bodies. They …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Some babies grow attached to the bottle and do not want to give … still drinks from a bottle. Start using a cup to feed your child if you have not already. Dilute the liquid in the … Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Some babies grow attached to the bottle and do not want to give …
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… care and teething for toddlers Last updated August 13, 2013 Babies usually get their first tooth at around six months. … Use a bib to catch drool Wipe your toddler’s face often to prevent chaffing Give your toddler a clean, chilled wet face … the teething process Useful resources Toothbrushing for Children under 3 - Knee to Knee (Vancouver Coastal Health) …
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… Learning About Rescue Breathing and CPR for Babies Under 1 Year On this page: Overview How to do rescue … breaths until help arrives, an AED is ready to use, or the child is breathing normally. Talk with your doctor or nurse … about how to do rescue breathing and CPR. Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and safety. Be …
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… Dental Care During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview It's … Taking care of your teeth while you are pregnant helps prevent cavities and other dental problems. Brush, floss, … with fluoride in it while you are pregnant. Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay. If you gag when brushing, try using a …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 … the brain and skull are missing some parts Some NTDs cause babies to be stillborn or to have lifelong disabilities. How … products Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care provider if you have questions about the specific form …
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… Understanding Virtual Care (Telemedicine) On this page: Overview Overview What is … if you have flu-like symptoms. Or you could use it if your child has a sore throat. It also works well for managing … if you have flu-like symptoms. Or you could use it if your child has a sore throat. It also works well for managing …
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… your baby a pacifier at nap time and bedtime. This may help prevent SIDS, though experts don't know why. If you … let fear keep you from enjoying your baby. Tell your baby's caregivers what you expect them to do. Don't assume that … http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/hp-ps/dca-dea/stages-etapes/childhood-enfanc… . Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
