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… online. Before middle school Whether they are sexually active or not, children need help to make responsible … point. The best time to begin the discussion about sex is when your child is in elementary school. A good way to start … to get nervous, confront your date immediately or leave as quickly as possible. Avoid alcohol and drugs. They …
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… schedule Last updated August 19, 2024 Image Keep your family’s vaccinations up to date Vaccines help protect … Without protection from vaccines, these diseases can spread quickly and cause outbreaks. By ensuring your family stays … schedules See which vaccines are recommended and when. Infants and Children This schedule lists all vaccines …
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… oral cancers start in the lining of the lips or mouth where you have thin, flat cells called squamous cells. This type … oral cavity cancer or oropharyngeal cancer. What puts you at risk? Things that increase your risk for oral cancer include using tobacco and heavy …
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… allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … called anaphylaxis (an-nah-fil-axe-is). It often happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe …
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… The body loses heat through: Evaporation of water from your skin if it is wet (sweating). If your clothing is wet, … through evaporation and through respiration (breathing) when the body temperature is higher than 37 °C (99 °F) . … body than air does, so heat can be lost from the body very quickly when it is placed in cold water. Convection (similar …
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… Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Baby On this page: Overview … in a bottle and then feed it to your baby. Here are some tips to try when feeding your baby who has a cleft palate . These tips …
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… anxiety disorder? Generalized anxiety disorder occurs when you feel worried and stressed about many everyday events and … relax. Or being startled easily. Having problems falling or staying asleep. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask …
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… adults ages 17 to 35 can register to donate stem cells. If you wish to be a stem cell donor, a blood sample is taken from you and tested for tissue type. It's then compared with the … another blood sample will be taken. This is to see if your tissue type matches well enough for the transplant. If …
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… sunburn and skin cancer can be prevented. Use the following tips to protect your skin. Avoid exposure to the sun Try to spend less time … factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Use it every day, even when it is cloudy. Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes …
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… are not controlled with other medication (such as a quick-relief inhaler). Indacaterol belongs to the class of … Be sure to inhale rapidly and deeply through the mouthpiece when using this drug. Do not exhale into the inhaler. If you … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
