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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview Related … when you were diagnosed. How long you've had the infection. Your age when you were infected. How much alcohol you drink. Your gender. If you are obese and/or have diabetes . If you …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect your health. Choosing unsaturated instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of …
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… Understanding your toddler's temperament Last updated January 30, 2018 Temperament is your toddler's distinct nature or character. Some children's … are obvious from birth, while others emerge over time. Your toddler’s temperament may be seen in a number of ways, …
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… Childproofing your home for a toddler Last updated August 13, 2013 Childproofing your home will create a safer environment, but nothing can replace adult supervision. Here's some advice on making your home as safe as possible for your growing toddler. Try …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … don’t always recognize dangerous situations. Keeping your child safe requires careful attention. Children of … around them. General tips for keeping kids safe Keep your child safe from hazards they might encounter at home or …
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… any help. Other babies may need gentle guidance. Latching your baby correctly is important for successful … positions VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video on latching your baby …
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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is the only food that babies need for the first 6 months of life. Breastfed babies need 400 IU of …
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… Charting Your Basal Body Temperature On this page: Overview Overview … instructions if you are using a thermometer that measures your temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius. To make a … the top of your chart, write in a row of numbers. Leave the first square in the row blank, then write the numbers 1 …
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… Other Home Treatment Measures for a First-Degree Burn or Sunburn On this page: Overview Related … home treatment measures, but they may help relieve your burn symptoms. Soak a facecloth in water to make a cool … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … remove the crust. Do not scrub or soak the wound during the first 48 hours. If you did not get instructions, follow this …
