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Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is spread to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Symptoms of Lyme disease include fever, swollen lymph nodes, headache, stiff neck, tiredness, swelling of large joints and red rash that often has a “bulls-eye” appearance.

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Ultrasound Scan

This Helping Hand will prepare you for your child's ultrasound scan. 

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Birth Control: Vaginal Ring

The vaginal ring is a birth control you place in your vagina.

Food Allergy and Parenting
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Food Allergy and Parenting

This Helping Hand™ offers advice on parenting a child with food allergies. You have watched your child’s food and surroundings from an early age. You have also worked hard to speak to others, such as family, friends, and your child’s school, about keeping them safe from their allergen(s).

Scaphoid Fractures

The wrist is made up of eight bones. The wrist bone below the base of the thumb is known as the scaphoid bone. A fracture (break) of this bone can happen when a person falls onto the outstretched hand.

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Nasopharyngoscopic Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Closure During Speech

Nasopharyngoscopy is a test that involves viewing the back of the nose and throat. This test uses a small tube-light camera, called an endoscope, to view this area while the child speaks.

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Burns: Split Thickness Skin Grafts

The S.T.S.G. is an operation that involves taking non-burned skin from one area of
your child's body and moving it to his or her burn site.

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Dental: Oral Sedation

Sedation can help your child feel less anxious, nervous or afraid, be more comfortable and stay still during the procedure.

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Well Baby Visits: Newborn, 1 Month and 2 Months

Congratulations on your new baby! Having a child is a large responsibility and can be a lot of work. At times it can seem overwhelming. Learn what to expect at your baby's newborn, 1 month and 2 month well visits.

Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

This Helping Hand™ covers bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which is a term used to describe long-term breathing problems for premature babies. It involves abnormal development of the lungs, and sometimes the lungs are scarred and inflamed.

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