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… Abuse and Neglect On this page: Overview What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms Effects on a Child's Health … get them to a safe place and stay there. This may be the home of a close friend or family member or a domestic … for the child to give and receive affection. Prevention Tips for parents or caregivers Here are some ways you can …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? … friends to create a smoke and vape-free environment. For tips on creating a smoke and vape-free home, please visit …
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… Feeling Depressed On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … changing jobs, the loss of a job, or your children leaving home. Lack of family or social support. Symptoms of … any moments when you have positive thoughts. The following tips may help. Practice positive thinking. Make statements …
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… Swelling On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … a procedure or at an IV site used for medicines given at home. Some swelling at the site of surgery is normal, such …
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… Head Injury, Age 4 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … injury is not severe, and you can stop the bleeding with home treatment. Some head injuries are more serious. This is …
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… a mosquito that has the virus. Then they get sick and come home. And if they are bitten again, they can spread the … and may have similar symptoms.  How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and any recent … Sleep under mosquito netting. Use flying-insect spray indoors around sleeping areas. The most current information …
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… need to take care of the incision as it heals. Caring for your incision may help lower the risk of problems like … instructions from your doctor, follow this general advice. Tips for reducing the risk of infection To reduce the risk of …
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… Sometimes pinkeye can be a more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. … your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they … applying drops or ointment. Applying eye drops Follow these tips when applying eye drops: Before applying eye drops make …
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… Overview Overview What are your responsibilities during your recovery from bypass … you achieve a fast and comfortable recovery. Settling in at home It may be worthwhile to keep all of your medical … goals. Then they give you support to help you succeed. Some tips for exercising after CABG Work with your doctor and …
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… Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment … contacts. But a child with chickenpox may not need to stay home from school if they are feeling well. After you have … with someone who has chickenpox or herpes zoster (HZ). Are indoors for more than one hour or have close contact with …