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… Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Protecting Your Home On this page: Overview … carbon monoxide detectors. Install them on each level of your home and near sleeping areas. Follow the directions … that you know what to do if the detector alarm sounds. Have your heating system inspected each year. Monitor appliances, …
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… Your health when planning to become pregnant Last updated … Overview Planning a pregnancy can be exciting and, if it’s your first, a little bit scary. On this page, you can find … we are. One of the most important things you can do for your baby is to quit smoking. It is best to stop drinking …
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… Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home On this page: Overview … who has asthma or allergies sleeps. Wash dogs often. Keep your home clean and dry. Wash bedding in hot water, store … in closed containers, and vacuum often. Use HEPA filters in your vacuum and air filters, and clean or replace them …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a …
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… Can cloth diapers work for your family? Last updated March 17, 2014 Modern-day cloth … different sizes, or can be "one-size" and adjustable to fit your baby as he or she grows. Benefits of cloth diapers: Purchasing your own cloth diapers, will typically cost less than …
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… Hip Fractures: What Increases Your Risk On this page: Overview … things that increase the risk for hip fracture include: Your family history (heredity). Being thin or tall, or … family members who had fractures later in life increases your risk. Race. White and Asian people have a higher risk …
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… Coping when your baby cries a lot Last updated August 5, 2013 Overview … natural. Crying doesn't mean there's something wrong with your baby, or with you as a parent. A baby who's healthy but … sick, hurt or wanting to be held Crying doesn't mean your baby is bad or mad at you Crying is a normal …
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… Helping Your Child Recover After a Traumatic Event On this page: … Overview A traumatic event is a very upsetting event that your child sees or that happens to your child or someone … or text 45645 (4 p.m. to midnight ET). Kids or teens can call Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text …
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… Starting Medicines for ADHD: How to Care for Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Medicines for ADHD may help your child be more calm and focused. Stimulant medicines are … or text 45645 (4 p.m. to midnight ET). Kids or teens can call Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text …
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… Quick Tips: Helping Your Child Stay Safe and Healthy On this page: Get started … about sex is when your child is in elementary school. Teens need to learn healthy habits if they are sexually active. For example: Don't have sex until you're …
