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Well-Child Checkup: 14 to 18 Years

… your teen, and the doctor may want to discuss during this visit: School performance. How is your child doing in … your teen to never touch a gun. If you own a gun, always store it unloaded and in a locked location. Lock the … hospital. Assure your teen that their pain can be eased. Offer your love and support. If your teen talks about death or …
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Firearms Safety

… of a handgun. Unlike adults, children can't tell the difference between a real gun and toy guns. Also, children are … keep a firearm in your home. If you choose to do so, safely store the firearm locked up, unloaded, and out of reach. … Even if your own home is free of firearms, your child may visit another home where firearms are kept. Always check …
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What Is Gestational Diabetes?

… cut (incision) in your abdomen and uterus. A C-section is a common risk of gestational diabetes. Reduce your future risk … This can include transportation, money problems, housing, access to food, and childcare. If you can’t get to medical … to pay for medicines. And living far from a grocery store can make it hard to buy healthy food. If you have …
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Why Diets Don't Work

… strategies for most people. Dieting can be expensive. Buying special "diet" foods or supplements can rack up a big … tends to slow down. You burn fewer calories and the diet becomes even less effective. Worst of all, this slowdown can …
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Remote Patient Monitoring

… may be asked to track other aspects of your health with different kinds of devices. Monitoring this way may: Help you … devices to take home. Or you may be able to buy them in a store or online. You may be able to use a device you already have at home. The devices come in many sizes. You may be given a device that sends …
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Preventing Zika Infection When You Travel

… For the most current Zika travel infection information, visit the CDC at … There is no vaccine to prevent Zika infection, so you’ll need to take … If you must travel to an area with Zika, follow all recommended protections to minimize the chance of mosquito … long pant legs. Bring socks and shoes to cover your feet. Buy permethrin. This is a type of insecticide you can apply …
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