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… Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a … your doctor about them. Sinusitis: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … on the label. Some medicines may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. Do …
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… Child Safety: Guns and Firearms On this page: Overview … the home or car. If this isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small … the home or car. If this isn't possible, guns and firearms should be kept away from children. footnote 1 Small …
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… Crying Child and Possible Abuse On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a normal part of your child's life. Stay as calm as possible during crying … and soothe themselves. Be sure to stay close by. Do not get angry at your child for crying. Never shake or harm your …
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… Keeping your child safe Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview Potential hazards are everywhere and children don’t always recognize dangerous situations. … Resources to help you proactively prevent your child from getting injured or falling ill: Thinking about child safety …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Overview An infant or young child can drown in as little as 2.5 cm (1 in.) of water or … water. Be prepared for an emergency. Instruct children on getting help from an adult or calling 9-1-1 . Don't let your …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview … chemicals can all cause burns. You can help protect your child by being aware of these hazards and keeping your child … Fireworks injure children each summer. Children can also get burns from using and being around firecrackers and …
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… Thinking About Child Safety On this page: Overview Overview As children grow and develop, the safety of the home needs to … injuries are one of the leading causes of death in children younger than age 5. The following questions can …
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… Crying Child That Is Not Acting Normally On this page: Overview Overview Crying is a child's first way of communicating. Parents and caregivers become better over time at identifying their child's cry. Along with crying, a child may not act normally …
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… Child Safety: Air Pollution On this page: Overview Overview Children's lungs are especially sensitive to the harmful … relative to their weight. Use care when you take your young child outdoors, especially for physical activities. When …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Here are … how to brush his or her own teeth at about age 3. Children should be brushing their own teeth morning and night by age …
