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Home Safety for Infants and Toddlers

This Helping Hand™ is about making your home safe for your infant(s) or toddler(s).

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Catheterization - Self-Clean Intermittent - Male

Clean intermittent catheterization is done by passing a tube through the urethra into the bladder. Catheterization empties urine from the bladder.

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Sickle Cell Disease and Pain

Pain is a common problem for children with sickle cell disease (SCD). Sickled cells have a hard time moving through small blood vessels. They can pile up and clog the vessels, keeping oxygen from getting to certain parts of the body (Picture 1). This causes pain.

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COVID-19 Vaccine: Fast Facts

Now we have an extra way to protect ourselves from the virus - vaccines! If more people get the vaccine, COVID-19 will not be able to spread as easily, and fewer people will be sick.

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Caring for Your Child After a Burn Injury

This Helping Hand™ explains the special care needed if your child has a burn injury.

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Burn Prevention: Teens and Adults

Burns can be serious injuries at any age. Teenagers and adults are at risk for many different kinds of serious burn injuries. The following information shows the common causes of burns in teens and adults and the steps that can be taken to prevent the most common types of burns.

Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain is a stretching or tearing of the ligaments. Signs of an ankle injury include pain, swelling or trouble walking. This often happens after an injury that involves twisting or rolling of the ankle. Sprains can often be treated at home, but a doctor may need to be seen if symptoms remain.

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Discipline

Every child needs discipline. Use this guide to aid you in teaching your child right from wrong, and good from bad.

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Bathing Your Baby

Learn how to bathe your baby.