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Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke

Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at risk of having strokes. A stroke happens when the blood flow to or in the brain is blocked. This blockage slows down or stops oxygen to the brain. This can cause damage to the brain.

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Inhalers: Spacers with Mask

Learn how to use and care for inhaler spacers with masks.

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Healthy Sleep Habits for Babies and Toddlers

Sleep is important at all ages. Newborns do not know day from night, so they sleep and wake up at all times. Toddler sleep may vary too. This can be hard for parents.

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Personal Hygiene

The body performs better when it is clean and healthy. Good personal hygiene should include clean skin and care of the mouth, teeth, hair, hands, feet and nails.

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Phototherapy for Skin Conditions

Phototherapy is a special light therapy prescribed to treat some skin disorders. Phototherapy uses ultraviolet (UV) light. The phototherapy light booth is similar to a standing-up tanning bed. It is operated by a trained nurse.

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Chiari Malformation Type 1

This Helping Hand™ explains how the brain is effected in Chiari malformation type 1.

Molluscum

Molluscum are smooth, pearly, skin-colored, benign bumps on the skin. They begin as small bumps and they may grow as large as a pencil eraser.

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Infants

This Helping Hand™ is a guide to general CPR for infants. It is not intended to be used as training material or in place of formal CPR training. 

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Genital Exam - Male (Pre- or Early Puberty)

An exam of your child's genitals is done to check for possible disease, injury or abnormality.