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… use to people 18 years old and older. You can get more information from your health care professional via … how safe and effective the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is for children. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular …
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… Validating Your Child's Emotions On this page: Overview Overview Emotional … feel the way they do. Why is it important to validate your child's emotions? When you validate your child's emotions, you can: Help your child feel seen, …
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… commonly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccines work by increasing the body's natural defense … This vaccine is given as 3 separate doses. The second dose should be given 1 month after the first dose, and the third … checkups. Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown provide their …
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… Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever On this page: Overview Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who has a fever, give your child an appropriate dose …
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… Appreciating Your Child's Personality On this page: Overview Overview By the time a child starts school, your child's distinct temperament becomes more apparent. Every …
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… Physical Activity as You Get Older On this page: Overview … already active, ask your doctor if there is anything you should change to stay safe as your body and health change. … already active, ask your doctor if there is anything you should change to stay safe as your body and health change. …
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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink … free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … explains what to do in case of an allergic reaction. To get a blank copy of an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan , visit …
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… Getting rid of rodents (rats and mice) Last updated January … can also accidentally harm pets, wild animals, or even children. If after taking preventive measures, a rat problem … you want to try rat poison, there are certain things you should consider: Set out non-poisoned food for a few days …
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… Object Stuck in a Child's Airway On this page: Overview … become stuck in the airway at any age but is most common in children younger than age 3. Although a child may not have any symptoms when something is stuck in …
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… Depression: Helping Someone Get Treatment Actionset Overview Your loved one or friend … is a disease. It's not being lazy, and you can't "just get over it." Depression is very common and is nothing to be … can do for someone who has depression is to help him or her get treatment. Don't ignore talk about suicide. Talk to a …
