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… Depression: Should My Child Take Medicine to Treat Depression? Decision Point You … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… Quick Tips: Babyproofing Your Home On this page: Get started Get started To a baby's eyes, your home is one big playground. They see a lot of things to … Keep cords from blinds, drapes, and phones out of your child's reach. Attach cords to mounts that hold them tight, …
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… Promoting positive behaviour in your toddler Last updated January 30, 2018 Positive … is not about punishment, rather, it is about helping your child understand how to fit into the world in a …
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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of … lips from getting sunburned. Preventing sun exposure in children Start protecting your child from the sun when your …
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… Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Actionset Overview Warfarin is a … risk of blood clots. Warfarin slows the time it takes for your blood to clot. That means it can cause bleeding … can affect how warfarin works. Tell all of your doctors, dentists, and pharmacists that you take warfarin. Give your …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality … solid wastes. Note: If you are caring for an infant or child with an ostomy, the same information and procedures …
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… Activities to encourage your toddler to play Last updated August 14, 2013 Play may … like the most natural thing in the world for toddlers, but your participation and encouragement are important - it's best when your child has options to choose from. Let play be directed by …
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… Asthma: Taking Charge of Your Asthma Actionset Overview Even though asthma is a … can help you feel and breathe better and help keep your lungs healthy. If you have been recently diagnosed with … your doctor. If you make an asthma action plan for your child, give a copy to the child's school or caregivers and …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure to the sun … ultraviolet (UV) rays can cause skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that … cause skin damage and increase the risk of skin cancer. A child's skin is more sensitive to the sun than an adult's …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child care providers Last updated April 16, … a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … Contact your public health dietitian or licensing officer, or call …
