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Teething

Care for your child who is teething. 

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Dental: Teeth and Gum Care

Use these instructions and tips to properly care for your child's gums and teeth. 

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High Fiber Diet

To have a well-balanced diet, it is very important for your child to eat 3 meals and 1 to 3 snacks each day. Pick foods rich in fiber to fill up your plate.

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MRSA Decolonization

The removal of MRSA is called “decolonization.” Decolonization may help reduce the risk of spreading the germs to others and help to avoid future infections.

Allergy to Latex

Latex is the milky sap from the rubber tree. It is used to make many rubber products that are used in the hospital and home. Signs of a latex allergy include skin rash or scaliness, itching, hives, swelling, watery or puffy eyes, sneezing, coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing.

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Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot and mouth Disease (HFMD) is a common illness caused by a virus. Early symptoms of HFMD are much like a common cold. After a day or two, you might see small painful sores (ulcers) on the throat and tonsils and a rash of very small blisters or red spots on the hands, feet and diaper area.

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Burn Prevention: Activities

Burns are a common injury to children. Most burns in children are caused by scalding or touching a hot liquid. Other types can be from touching chemicals, something electric or getting burned by fire. Most burns can be prevented by removing the hazards from your home and by learning what to do if there is a fire.

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Hydrogen Breath Test

This Helping Hand™ is about how a hydrogen breath test is done and how to prepare for it.

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Swaddling - Birth to Two Months

Learn how to correctly swaddle your child.