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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but nothing can replace adult supervision. Here's some advice on making your home as safe as possible for your growing toddler.  Try …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, youryour feet daily for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores, broken skin, corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails. Look at all … Socks That Fit Well Diabetes: Checking Your Feet Diabetes: Protecting Your Feet Diabetes: Steps for Foot-Washing …
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… Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? Decision Point … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Prostate Cancer Screening: Should I Have a PSA Test? 1 Get the Facts …
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… Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive On this page: … you much more likely to get breast, ovarian, and some other cancers. BRCA (say "BRAH-kuh") stands for "BReast CAncer." BRCA gene changes aren't common. Your doctor may talk to you about testing based on your
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 … they usually cry less if they're breastfeeding and held skin-to-skin. Immunization schedule Some people are concerned about …
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… Understanding your toddler's temperament Last updated January 30, 2018 Temperament is your toddler's distinct nature or character. Some children's … are obvious from birth, while others emerge over time. Your toddler’s temperament may be seen in a number of ways, …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Related … normal for stitches or staples to cause a small amount of skin redness and swelling where the stitch or staple enters the skin. Your wound may itch or feel irritated. Check your
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Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to …
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… Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar … in place and controls how deeply the lancet goes into your skin. Get the test strip ready. slide 7 of 11 < Prev      … lancet. Some lancet devices can be set to prick the skin deeply or lightly depending on the thickness of the …
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… Bowel Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Crohn's disease and ulcerative … or broiling them. Cook fruits and vegetables without hulls, skins, or seeds. Try different ways of preparing fruits and … or broiling them. Cook fruits and vegetables without hulls, skins, or seeds. Try different ways of preparing fruits and …