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… Toddler health and wellness Hearing health for toddlers Childproofing your home for a toddler Preparing your toddler … for toddlers' colds and coughs Acetaminophen use in young children Ibuprofen use in young children Healthy eating and … spells Breath-holding spells: Keeping a record Preventing breath-holding spells in children … Caring for …
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… doctor about any plans you have to breastfeed both an older child and your newborn . Arrange to attend a breastfeeding … has a lactation consultant on staff, encourages keeping the baby in the room with you (rooming in), and has a policy of not supplementing your baby's diet unless medically necessary. Purchase …
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… is a disease caused by the mumps virus. Mumps was a common childhood disease before immunization. It is now more common … getting the mumps vaccine after an exposure may not prevent you from becoming ill, it will protect you against … will be collected to make the diagnosis of mumps. How can I prevent spreading mumps to others? A person with mumps can …
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… is inherited, which means it is passed from parent to child. To get sickle cell disease, a child has to inherit … daily antibiotics from 2 months to 5 years of age to help prevent infections. Routine childhood and adult … prescription medicine, such as L-glutamine (Endari), to prevent problems. In rare cases, a stem cell transplant …
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… the posterior approach. What To Expect Antibiotics to prevent infection are usually given at the start of surgery. … bathe, feed himself or herself, and walk around. Most children feel well enough to return to school 3 to 4 weeks … straight spine but a balanced one, in which fusion prevents the curve from getting worse. After surgery, back …
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… than a week or so. Hand-foot-and-mouth disease is common in children but can also occur in adults. It can occur at any … stool for several months and may spread to others. To help prevent the disease from spreading: If your child goes to … stool for several months and may spread to others. To help prevent the disease from spreading: If your child goes to …
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… first sign of possible abuse. Suspect physical abuse of a child or vulnerable adult when: Any injury cannot be … change for how the injury happened. You may be able to prevent further injuries by reporting abuse. Seek help if: … change for how the injury happened. You may be able to prevent further injuries by reporting abuse. Seek help if: …
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… rights and responsibilities each party has to the future child and your family. Infertility … rights and responsibilities each party has to the future child and your family. Infertility …
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… Binge Eating Disorder Bipolar Disorder Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other … or Behavioural Problems Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health … Drinking Anxiety: Stop Negative Thoughts Bipolar Disorder: Preventing Manic Episodes Chronic Pain: Using Healthy …
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… that make eating difficult and increase your risk of choking or breathing in food or liquids (aspiration). Other … that make eating difficult and increase your risk of choking or breathing in food or liquids (aspiration). Other …