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… get C. diff from someone sneezing or coughing. How can I prevent the spread of C. diff ? The best way to stop the … and rub your hands together to create lather. To help children wash their hands, sing the alphabet song Rinse …
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… at risk for Rh sensitization, you'll be given a vaccine to prevent it. Foot defect. There is an increased risk that … my baby at a hospital that is equipped to care for sick babies. Darla, age 35 I am prepared to accept my child, … risk for having a baby with a birth defect. I have two children already, and I feel that my time, energy, and …
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… parents need two support networks - one focused on healthcare and one focused on personal needs like emotional … you can build strong connections with one another and your child. Personal support networks While your partner may be … networks New parents also need a network of healthcare providers. In addition to your family doctor, obstetrician …
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… less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail … the nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for HCV. To prevent hepatitis C transmission, you can: Get tested if you …
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… Epilepsy that causes generalized seizures is more common in children than in adults. Focal seizures start in a specific, … This can cause problems with the muscles, lungs, or heart. Choking or an abnormal heartbeat may cause sudden death, … of medicine to best manage your epilepsy. The goal is to prevent seizures while causing the fewest side effects. Some …
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… it is often done when a baby is 2 to 4 weeks of age. Your child may need more than one sweat test to confirm a … patch of skin. This pad is covered with plastic or wax to prevent fluid loss (evaporation). The new pad will soak up … to 1 hour. How It Feels This test does not cause pain. Some children feel a light tingling or tickling when the electric …
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… Wearing an Eye Patch Actionset Overview Amblyopia is a childhood problem that happens when one eye is weaker than … are using only one eye. Give comfort and support. Other children might make fun of a child who has to wear a patch … friends, and classmates like the decorations too. Be careful not to put any decorations on the side of the patch …
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… out how eating well and being physically active can help prevent and manage diabetes. Healthy eating and diabetes … (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology) Diabetes in children Caring for a child with diabetes requires careful …
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… in the intestine. The problem usually happens in young children. What causes it? The cause of intussusception in …
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… in the summer months than in the winter months. Infants, young adults, and males are most likely to get the … although sometimes recovery can take up to 10 days. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water … poultry, and fish separately from other food items. Young children can get sick from touching packaged poultry, so …
