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Well-Child Checkup: 6 to 10 Years

… healthy, keep bringing them in for yearly checkups. These visits make sure that your child's health is protected with … are full. If your child is still hungry after a meal, offer more vegetables or fruit. Ask the doctor about your … to never touch guns. If you own a gun, always remember to store it unloaded in a locked location. Lock the ammunition …
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Poisoning in Children

… The danger of poisons People of any age can become ill if they come into contact with certain medicines, … closely as usual. Medicines and cleaning products should be stored in locked containers or cabinets with safety latches that are inacccessible to young children. Never place poisonous products …
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Exercising Safely

… If you feel safe and comfortable while you exercise, you are more likely to stick … outside, or when the air quality is poor. Try walking at a shopping mall or walking at a reasonable pace on a …
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Exercising Safely

… If you feel safe and comfortable while you exercise, you are more likely to stick … outside, or when the air quality is poor. Try walking at a shopping mall or walking at a reasonable pace on a …
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Living with a Pacemaker

… it to any doctor, dentist, or other healthcare provider you visit. Pacemakers may set off metal detectors. So you may … waist. Most cell phones and electronic devices don't interfere with pacemakers. But some cell phones and electronic … normal function of your pacemaker. These devices should be stored away from your pacemaker. Follow any other …
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Medicines for Partial Seizures

… what works best for you. You can help make medicines a success by following these suggestions. Keep your healthcare … the next dose. Keep medicine with things you use routinely. Store it near your makeup, toothbrush, or coffee mug, for … Doing so could result in serious consequences. It's quite common for people with epilepsy to miss a single dose once …
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

… clot or thrombus in a deep vein. These blood clots are most common in the leg. But they may occur in the arm or other … These medicines are used to break up clots. Inferior vena cava filter. In some cases, a filter is placed … busters. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your doctor: Know the reason for your visit and …
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