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… Self-Care Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can watch a child's every move or make a home 100% safe all …
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… Should My Child Have a Tonsillectomy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Tonsillitis: Should My … as your child gets older. For some children, tonsillectomy can greatly improve quality of life. Enlarged tonsils can
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… about their world through all of the sounds around them. If your child cannot hear well, they will likely have trouble learning … will determine if your child has hearing loss and what type of hearing loss it is. An audiologist is a person who …
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… is a rare but serious muscle problem. When you have it, your muscle cells break down, or dissolve. The … leak into the blood. When it's in the blood, that material can travel to various parts of the body and cause problems. If left untreated, this condition can be life-threatening. But when it's treated right away, …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … eardrum. This infection is called otitis media. The area can get infected when germs from the nose and throat are … (eustachian tube) connects your ear to your throat. A cold can cause this tube to swell, blocking it and trapping fluid …
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… think these problems just affect your appearance, they can make you feel miserable. It's important to pay attention … for a Baby's Nails Caring for Your Skin When You Have Diabetes Causes of Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical … Shots Common Stinging or Biting Insects or Spiders Common Types of Birthmarks Copperhead Coral Snake Cosmetic Surgery …
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… is bedrest? Bedrest is limiting physical activity during your pregnancy. It can last a few weeks or even months. It may be at home or in … every pregnancy is different. So the amount of activity you can do will depend on your doctor's recommendations. It's …
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… that happens suddenly after an infection. It quickly can harm several different organs, including the lungs , the kidneys , and the liver . And it can be deadly. Since toxic shock syndrome gets worse … looks like a sunburn. The rash can be on several areas of your body or just in certain places, such as the armpits or …
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… woman and her fetus . What causes it? Toxoplasmosis can result from: Accidentally swallowing Toxoplasma gondii eggs from soil or other contaminated surfaces. This can happen by putting your hands to your mouth after gardening, cleaning a cat's …
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… Teaching Your Young Child About Consent On this page: Overview … to do, and they agree clearly, without being pressured. How can you teach your young child about consent? Kids can start learning about consent at any age. For a younger …