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… Overview It's important for your child to have regularly scheduled checkups, often called health checkups or well-child visits, beginning shortly after birth and lasting … appointments allow your doctor to keep a close eye on your child's general health and development. Finding possible …
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… Depression Screening in Children and Teens On this page: Overview Related … mental health condition that can take the joy from a child's life. It's normal for a child to be moody or sad at times, such as after the death …
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… Diabetes in Children: Counting Carbs Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting is a skill that can help you and your child plan his or her meals to manage diabetes and control … blood sugar. Carbohydrate counting also can allow your child to eat a variety of foods, just like other kids, and …
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… survive the illness usually recover quickly. How can you prevent it? The best way to prevent HCPS is to avoid contact with rodents and their … survive the illness usually recover quickly. How can you prevent it? The best way to prevent HCPS is to avoid contact …
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… your options and then make a treatment plan. How can you prevent it? The following steps may help prevent oral cancer. Don't use tobacco in any form. If you … your options and then make a treatment plan. How can you prevent it? The following steps may help prevent oral …
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… Ibuprofen Use in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview … . Be sure to follow these medicine precautions: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a "Drug Facts" label. On the label, you'll find directions for your child's age or weight, the dose to give, and how often to …
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… Overview You may want to give the teacher a copy of your child's treatment plan to keep with this school plan. Adapt this form to fit your child's needs. Keep a copy of the completed form for your records and give a copy to your child's teachers. Name: __________________________ School …
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… Parenting school–age children (6-11 years) Overview The stage when your child is 6 to 11 years is an important time in their … and develop friendships. Listening to and valuing your child’s opinions will nurture their self-esteem, social …
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… Overview Birth control (also called contraception) can help prevent pregnancy. There are many types of birth control … can stop ovulation, block sperm from reaching the egg or prevent egg fertilization. Some birth control methods can … Effectiveness of this method depends on the age of your baby, your period and if you are breastfeeding consistently. …
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… muscle pain, headache, tiredness, dizziness). To help prevent withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. … (such as confusion). This medication may slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. Consult the doctor … used only when clearly needed. It may rarely harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. …