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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hand, foot and mouth disease? Hand, foot and mouth … of hand, foot and mouth disease. This can occur if you or your child does not drink enough liquids due to pain … The virus can also spread through droplets in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can be …
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… Self-Care Where to Go for Help Overview What is ergonomics? Ergonomics (say "er-guh-NOM-iks") is the study of the kind of work you do, the environment you work in, and the tools you use … and improve your comfort and ability to work effectively. When your workstation is set up right, you may: Be less …
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… Opinion On this page: Overview Overview When is a second opinion helpful? When you're facing a tough … health care decision, you may have a hard time knowing what to do. Is surgery the answer? Is another test the right … worry about offending your doctor. Second opinions are expected. If you aren't comfortable asking your doctor for a …
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… Overview Is it normal for a child to bite? Most children younger than age 3 bite someone else at least once. Most … on their age. From 5 to 7 months of age , children may bite when they feel discomfort around their mouths, such as when … issues. These children should be seen by a doctor. What can you do about your child's biting? Not all biting …
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… artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is a little different. Your road to recovery has many steps, including time in the … hospital staff that will watch your condition very closely. When you no longer need to be watched so closely, you will … will help you plan your recovery and will also tell you what activities you can and cannot do during your recovery. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are head lice? Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … add one more combing in 4 days until you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health …
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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 … hearing loss. There are no obvious signs that indicate when a baby is not hearing well. It is impossible to know … important that every baby have a newborn hearing screening. What will a hearing screening be like for my baby? Hearing …
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… metal that is liquid at room temperature, and forms beads when spilled. Some of it also evaporates to form a … pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental … The level of toxicity depends on how much mercury vapour you inhale, and for how long. When you inhale large amounts …
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… They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in contact with skin (stinging). … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment Pain in …
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… same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision problems in your family, your child's … in the good eye and a blurry picture in the weak eye What are some vision concerns and their symptoms? Your child … Children should take regular breaks to rest their eyes when reading Teach children not to walk or run while …