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… Preparing your toddler for healthcare visits Last updated August 11, 2013 Your toddler needs regular healthcare, including visits to … what's happening. Explain where you are going and why. Use simple language: "The nurse is going to give you an …
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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 … do these things with your toddler. It's also good to use your imagination during play. For example, suggest that …
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… Caring for your school-age child Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview At … life, morals, manners and family values. During this time, your role as a parent is as important as ever. Home life and … relationships continue to be the biggest influence on your child’s development. Learn more about helping your …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … system and how does it work? You may have heard about viruses and bacteria, often called germs. Some germs that enter …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re … when to ask for help. It is good to become familiar with your healthcare providers' policies regarding phone calls, …
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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 Healthy … can help you learn about staying healthy before and during your pregnancy. On this page: Healthy eating Vegetarian diet … resources Healthy eating Eating well is important for your health and the health of your baby. Learn more about …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, … are no longer common in Canada. But the germs that cause these diseases still exist. To protect your baby, a …
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… Register your pregnancy for prenatal care Last updated April 15, 2015 … support during and after pregnancy by registering with your local health authority. Community support and prenatal … health authority you live in? Search by community name. Useful resources Healthy start: Public health services Image …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You may want … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … 10.1210/jc.2008-0772. Accessed March 1, 2019. Metformin: Drug information (2019). Lexicomp. …
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… Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? Decision Point You may want … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … for weight loss that you can buy without a prescription at drugstores and supermarkets and over the Internet. Many of …
