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… Asthma Diary Template Asthma During Pregnancy Asthma in Children Asthma in Children: Knowing How Bad an Attack Is … Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children Open/close information section Medical …
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… problems. That's because they lose muscle mass as they age. Children may have arm problems because they are usually more … what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your … pain and swelling. Apply ice or cold packs right away to prevent or reduce swelling. Apply the ice or cold pack for …
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… can pass the infection to their baby during a vaginal childbirth. What are the symptoms? Most people never have … a history of herpes, it is important to inform your health care provider. There are steps that can be taken to help prevent the virus being passed to the baby. This is most …
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… specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent serious, sometimes fatal, infections caused by 3 … rubella (also known as German measles). These are common childhood infections that may cause severe problems (such as … into a muscle. Adults usually get 1 dose of the vaccine and children usually get 2 doses of the vaccine. Ask your health …
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… products) to not work well, which may increase the risk of choking. If you are using liquid thickeners with this … Drink plenty of clear liquids as directed by your doctor to prevent becoming dehydrated. Avoid taking other medications … Room temperature solution is better for infants. Children younger than 2 years may be more likely to develop low blood …
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… booster dose to adults who had a series of polio vaccine in childhood and are at increased risk of exposure to polio … dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with other …
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… States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … for more information on swimming safety and drowning prevention Dry yourself off with a towel as soon as you come …
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… your home for the first year Last updated August 7, 2013 Babies are curious and once they get mobile, they can find … your home - before your little one is crawling. REMEMBER! - Childproofing will help make your home safer and is an … ongoing process. Supervising your baby is the best way to prevent injuries. Get down on your hands and knees and look …
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… similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; … bought off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some ways to prevent getting a yeast infection include: avoid unnecessary …
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… take another bite. Take small sips of liquid. This can help prevent choking. Divide food into smaller but more frequent meals. … take another bite. Take small sips of liquid. This can help prevent choking. Divide food into smaller but more frequent …