1. Coping with Your Baby’s Crying
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...  Contact the 24-hour Parent Connection Line at 614-224-2273, a service of Children’s Hospital, to talk to someone who can help you through this time. Remember—crying does not hurt a baby—shaking does. ...

2. Vaginal Infection
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... childbirth or while breastfeeding. It may cause discharge, itching and burning. Urination and sexual intercourse may become difficult and painful. Trichomoniasis Vaginitis “Trich” is a sexually transmitted ...

3. Animal Bites and Scratches
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If your child is bitten or scratched by an animal, the wound can get infected. Clean the wound right away and get medical help as soon as possible. Even if the animal is your family pet, you should ...

4. Influenza
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... in nursing homes or chronic care facilities Adults and children with weak immune systems. People with chronic conditions such as diabetes and diseases of the heart, kidneys and lungs Children and teenagers ...

5. Home Care for Pandemic Flu
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... to stay healthy. Call your doctor again if your loved one has: • A fever over 105°F (40.5°C) for adults or children over 2 years • A fever over 103°F (39.4°C) for babies 3-24 months • A rectal temperature ...

6. High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
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... • Exercise most every day. • Get plenty of rest. Lie on your left side to give your baby the most oxygen. Ask for help if you work or have other small children. • Reduce stress. Gestational Hypertension ...

7. Hysterectomy
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A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. The uterus is one of the organs of the female reproductive system and is about the size of a closed hand. You can no longer have children after you ...

8. Vaccines for Your Children
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Vaccines help prevent disease. Babies born in the United States may have their first vaccine right after birth. Future vaccines are given at well child check-ups with your child’s doctor or at a local ...

9. Thyroid Scan
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... have any allergies to medicines, foods or other things, tell the staff before the test. If you are breastfeeding, pregnant or think you might be, tell the staff before the scan. For women of childbearing ...

10. Appendectomy for a Child
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... uses a camera and tools through the small incisions to remove the appendix. With this type of surgery, your child may recover faster, have less pain, less scarring, fewer wound problems and often spends ...

11. A Healthy Pregnancy
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... small amounts are okay but do not use any saccharin (Sweet‘N Low). The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is available to provide free nutritious food and health information for pregnant women, ...

12. Diarrhea
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... diarrhea does not get better in 3 days or if it worsens. For babies and children, see a doctor if diarrhea lasts more than 1 day. Causes Infections, such as a virus Nervousness and stress Some ...

13. 24-Hour Urine Test
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... spilled or not collected, you may need to start over with a new bottle. • Do not get toilet paper or stool in the urine. • Keep the chemical and bottle of urine away from children and pets. • Keep ...

14. Anemia
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... or faintness • Shortness of breath or chest pain • Rapid heart beat • Babies and children may grow too slowly Your Care Your doctor will do tests to find the cause of your anemia and to plan ...

15. Child Safety Checklist
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Keep your home safe for babies and children. Share this checklist with anyone who cares for your child. Keep emergency phone numbers (doctor, fire department, poison control and 911) close to the phone. ...