Category: Prevention
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Breastfeeding and Going Back to Work
Are you ready to go back to work and want to continue breastfeeding? This article can help you get started.
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Head Injury
From falling off the bed, to crashing the bicycle, to colliding on the sports field, head injuries are common in childhood. Head injuries range from minor to quite serious. As a parent in a limited resource setting, it’s important to know how to prevent head injuries, what to look for, and when to go to the…
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Malaria Prevention
Malaria is a parasite that is spread by the Anopheles mosquito. The mosquito must bite a person that is infected with malaria. The parasite matures inside the mosquito. Then, about a week later the mosquito bites another person, infecting them with malaria. It takes another 10 days to 4 weeks before the infected person starts showing symptoms. There are…
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Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Prevention
That habit of putting baby to sleep with a bottle can cause tooth decay. Dr. Jakhura offers practical advice for preventing baby bottle tooth decay.
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Well Child Visits: What to Expect
Preventive health check ups for baby should continue after delivery. Here is what to expect at a well child visit.
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Breastfeeding in Africa
Growing up in Africa I loved to go visiting with my parents because there was always a baby to hold. The whole time my mom was talking, I was playing with the youngest baby of the family. When it was time to go, the family would make a big show of saying I should take the…
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Exercise for Kids
To stay healthy kids need exercise too. Providing active play opportunities is the best way to help your kids reach their fitness goals. Preschool kids should be regularly active throughout the day. At home, buy active toys such as balls, strollers for the dolls, big trucks, or tricycles. Limit screen time to less than 2 hours…
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Dental Health for Kids
Dentist, Dr. Zeenat Jakhura, shares practical advice for pediatric dental health.
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Worms
Families raising children in Africa should deworm every 6 months.
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Does my Child Need an Antibiotic?
Over prescribing antibiotics has lead to antibiotic resistance. Together we can help prevent antibiotic resistant infections.
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