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The Dangers of Mercury and How to Get Rid of it Safely
Mercury may seem harmless, but even small spills can become dangerous if not cleaned up properly. Learn the health risks of mercury exposure, what to do if a spill happens, and when to call the Poison Help line for expert guidance.
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Safe Adults at School: Helping Your Child Identify Who They Can Go to For Help
Back-to-school preparation is about more than supplies and schedules. Learn how to help your child identify trusted adults, set healthy boundaries, recognize unsafe behavior, and feel confident speaking up when something doesn’t feel right.
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Birth Control: Hormonal IUD
This Helping Hand™ explains what a hormonal IUD is, how it works, and who it works best for.
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Colostomy
A colostomy is a surgical procedure performed on children who are unable to pass feces safely due to disease or anatomical defect.
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Type 2 Diabetes Can Progress Faster in Kids, but the Warning Signs May Be Easy to Miss
Type 2 diabetes is often thought of as an adult disease, but when it develops in children and teens, it can progress more aggressively and lead to serious health complications at younger ages. With approximately 8 million U.S. children and teens estimated to have prediabetes, experts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital say early screening and family-centered lifestyle changes can play an important role in preventing progression to Type 2 diabetes and improving outcomes for those already diagnosed.
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What is Emergence Delirium?
Learn why emergence delirium happens, how it's treated and why most children recover quickly without lasting effects.
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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the germ Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Anyone that is sexually active is at risk of getting gonorrhea. Those who have had more than one sexual partner are at higher risk of getting infected.
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Condoms and Barriers
Condoms and barrier methods, like dental dams, help lower the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Learn how to use them correctly to protect yourself and your partner.
Reaching More Children With the COVID Vaccine
Through school-based health programs, Nationwide Children’s has helped vaccinate thousands of young people who might not have been vaccinated otherwise.