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… Protecting Your Child From Infections On this page: Overview Related … They also help reduce the spread of disease to others to prevent sudden outbreaks of the disease, called epidemics. Preventing the spread of disease is very important for …
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… Talking With Your Child About Sex On this page: Overview … in children. Talking openly and honestly about sex may prevent teenage pregnancy. Having an open, honest … Child Learn About the Body How Birth Control Methods Prevent Pregnancy How Pregnancy (Conception) Occurs Normal …
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… and their immune systems: Healthy skin acts as a barrier to prevent moisture from getting out and irritants from getting … allergy, look at: " Reducing Risk of Food Allergy in Your Baby " and " Severe Food Allergies in Children ". If you … wish. Whole tree nuts and big globs of peanut butter are choking hazards. You can start by offering peanut, tree nut …
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… Caring for More Than One Baby On this page: Overview Overview Caring for More Than One Baby A pregnancy of two or more babies is called a multiple … for more information. Give each of your children time alone with you. If you have an older child or …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink … with soap and water before and after eating. This helps prevent food from getting on toys, clothing, and other … and surfaces well between preparing different foods. This prevents cross-contamination with food allergens When …
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… Child Safety: Streets and Motor Vehicles On this page: … that you be firm about enforcing these rules. You can help prevent an injury by following these safety tips. Don't … that you be firm about enforcing these rules. You can help prevent an injury by following these safety tips. Don't …
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… Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview … flow of milk. Prop your baby in an upright position. This prevents the milk from leaking into the baby's nose. Burp … flow of milk. Prop your baby in an upright position. This prevents the milk from leaking into the baby's nose. Burp …
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… Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children On this page: Overview Overview … small children need early treatment for asthma symptoms to prevent severe breathing problems. They may have more … small children need early treatment for asthma symptoms to prevent severe breathing problems. They may have more …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based …
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… Child Abuse: Emotional Abuse by Parents On this page: … emotionally abusive parent or caregiver does not support a child's healthy development and well-being. Instead, it creates an environment of fear, hostility, or anxiety. A child is sensitive to the feeling, opinions, and actions of …
