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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … including death. Water-borne infections can spread when animal or human feces containing these pathogens get … filtration or using a combination of these methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, …
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… a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. … in the neck. However, not all children have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot … of fluid from the nose and throat of infected people when they talk, laugh, cough, or sneeze. It is not known how …
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… Weaning From Bottle-Feeding Cup-Feeding Solid Foods When To Call Overview Weaning … to wean. It depends on how ready you and your baby are to start. Experts recommend feeding your baby only breast milk … else take care of your baby for a few days. Your child should stay with a trusted caregiver, such as a spouse, …
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… Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … body makes this hormone, which rises at night to tell the kidneys to release less water. Some children may not have … stress is relieved or managed. If it doesn't, your child should see a doctor. Examinations and Tests Any child beyond …
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… In the rectum/bum (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking … the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions when using NCITs. Remember that many factors affect NCIT … children. Speak to a pharmacist if you have any questions when buying a thermometer. A pharmacist can help you select …
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… Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … about the aneurysm's relation to the blood vessels of the kidney or other organs. Your doctor needs this information … Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Heart Failure High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol Obesity …
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… no symptoms or a severe illness that can rarely cause liver failure and death. Hepatitis B infection can cause serious … for more details. During pregnancy, this vaccine should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with …
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… to fail often. Though, kids do need to experience some failures too. If they experience only easy successes, they … any difficult task takes repeated, concentrated practice. When giving feedback on areas that need to be addressed, … need to do to get even better at it. Child: Hey, maybe I should start practising now! Teach kids how to calm …
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… page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care … are important to many health problems. Enlarged Prostate: Should I Have Surgery? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take … leading to bladder infections, bladder stones, or kidney damage. What Happens Every man's experience with BPH …
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… Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Actionset Overview When you have heart disease, regular physical activity is … stretches gradually. Don't push or bounce the stretch. You should feel a stretch, not pain. Breathe normally as you … been using for a few weeks. If you have angina, heart failure, or other heart conditions, you may increase the …