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… an infection. If you have an MRSA infection, you can prevent the spread by keeping wounds covered, cleaning your … can prove more serious, special precautions are used to prevent the spread of MRSA. Should I get tested for MRSA? … for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song). …
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… specific health needs. Warning Use of this medication by children younger than 3 years has caused serious (sometimes … procedures (such as dental impressions). This numbing helps prevent the urge to close the throat (gag reflex), which … and increase your risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this …
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… tips Keep your toddler safe by keeping an eye on your child at all times and putting harmful medications and … lid and placed where your toddler can’t got to it Keep baby powder, talc, cornstarch, diaper pins, and other baby care objects well out of your toddler’s reach Wipe up …
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… After Childbirth: Coping and Adjusting On this page: Overview … and accept help from others. Be kind to yourself. Your new baby takes a lot of work, but your baby can give you a lot of pleasure too. Don't worry about …
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… the blood, but it could be used for research or for another child. Doctors don't recommend banking cord blood on the slight chance that your baby will need stem cells someday. If your baby were to need stem cells, the cells would probably be …
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… has a much greater chance than ever before of doing well. A baby has the best chance of survival in a neonatal intensive … (NICU) that has a staff with a lot of experience. When a baby is born too early, his or her major organs are not … The signs of cerebral palsy may not be noticed until a child is 1 to 3 years old. Learning disabilities are often …
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… Causes It? CF is caused by a changed (mutated) gene that a child inherits from both parents. The changed gene causes … your doctor about genetic counselling and screening your baby. Your baby may be tested using a sample of your blood or an …
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… Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? Allergies: Should I Take … I Take Medicines? Aspirin: Should I Take Daily Aspirin to Prevent a Heart Attack or Stroke? Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Take Warfarin to Prevent Stroke? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy …
Medical tests
… in the urine sample. Collecting a urine sample from a small child or baby may be done by using a special plastic bag with tape … removed. To collect a urine sample from a very sick baby, a doctor may insert a needle through the baby's belly …
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… Overview Stretching and strengthening exercises can help a child who has juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) control … has acute inflammation and pain, as it is essential to help prevent joint contractures . Strengthening exercises are … to keep or improve strength. Strength is important for preventing osteoporosis (loss of bone mass and strength) and …
