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When Your Child Has Pinworms

… How do pinworms spread? Pinworms spread through the transfer of very tiny pinworm eggs. Contamination can occur if an infected person doesn’t wash their hands well … survive 2 to 3 weeks on objects. You or your child can become infected by touching a contaminated item and then …
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A Walking Program for Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

… less. Walking less makes your leg muscles weaker. It then becomes harder and more painful to walk. A walking program can … you control your blood sugar and blood pressure. Help you become healthier with no risk and at little or no cost. … you pass on your route. While you rest, you can window-shop, read, or feed the birds. Do whatever will help you …
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Having Hip Resurfacing

… before the procedure. If you smoke, vape, or use other tobacco or nicotine products, stop before your surgery. These … help at home with bathing and dressing, making meals, or shopping. Make changes to your home to prevent falls and … general anesthesia. This is a medicine that allows you to comfortably sleep through the surgery. You will not be awake …
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Learning About Joint Attention and Play for Children With Autism

… It’s a valuable skill for young children as they learn to communicate with the people around them. Examples of joint … always show these behaviors. Or the behaviors might look different for them. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, is a … your child has autism, their ways of playing might look different. For example, they might like to play alone, play …
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Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

… tachypnea of the newborn? Symptoms may be a bit different for each child. They can include: Fast breathing rate … problems. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s doctor: Know the reason for the visit … be treated in other ways. Know why a test or procedure is recommended and what the results could mean. Know what to …
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When Your Child Has Wilms Tumor

… and can have a value of I through V (1 through 5). The different stage numbers refer to the tumor’s size and if and … diarrhea. Your child may also get a blood transfusion to restore the blood cells. The blood cells can't grow because of … life. This may include routine healthcare provider visits, blood tests, and imaging tests. Also ask the …
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Teens: Reduce Your Risk for STIs

… by having sex only with each other (monogamy). Get vaccinated against HPV (human papillomavirus). This virus … abnormal Pap smears, and cancer. HPV vaccination is recommended for preteens ages 11 or 12 (or can start at age 9) … best way to prevent STIs. Males and females of any age can buy them. Most condoms are made for men. But there are also …
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