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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … with your health care provider. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. For more information on … needles used for injecting drugs, and by having unprotected sex with another person infected with the hepatitis B virus. …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but … the Period of PURPLE Crying® . This stage usually starts at about two weeks, gets worse through the second month of …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … you feel better, you may be able to take better care of yourself. Most medicines don't work right away. It usually … your medicines? People often have concerns or questions about taking medicines for mental health conditions. Here …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … to break a hip because of a bike or car crash or a sports injury. Falls cause more fractures—including hip fractures—as people age because, starting at about age 30, bone begins to be reabsorbed by the body …
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… Starting Antidepressants: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview … suicide. There is an increased risk that a child will think about or try suicide, especially in the first few weeks of … an antidepressant. Some warning signs of suicide include talking about feeling hopeless or wanting to die. …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at Home Caring for Your Child in the Hospital … Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you're not sure about how much medicine to give and how to give it. To …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you … What does this tool help you learn? This tool calculates your child's body mass index (BMI), which provides a way to … push their children to eat more because they're concerned about their growth. This can cause problems. The child may …
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… Helping Your Child Manage Their Emotional Reactions On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Because your child is still developing, they may need your help … your child build an emotional vocabulary. Teach your child about different emotions. This can help them become more …
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… Recognizing and Developing Your Children's Special Talents On this page: Overview … trying their best in school and other activities. Engage your children. Talk to them and spend time together. Encourage conversation in any way you can: Talk about current events. Ask your child what was the best part …
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… Protecting Your Child From Online Strangers On this page: Getting … are some tips to keep your child safe. Teach your child about online strangers. Explain that online, people can make … of sites they visited, and watch for content that is sexual or not age-appropriate. Follow your child on social …
