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Health and Safety,Birth to 2 Years - Topic Overview

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If you feel stressed, get help. Talk to your doctor or your child’s doctor, or see a counselor. Get together regularly with friends, or join a parenting group.

Call911right away if you feel you are about to hurt yourself or your child.

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Learning about health and safety issues:	Why are health and safety issues important? What safety issues should I be concerned about? How is my stress level related to safety? What are some healthy habits to teach kids? What are some tips for giving over-the-counter medicines to kids? What type of car seat should my child ride in?
Protection against harmful germs:	What kinds of healthy habits can help prevent illness? What are safe food-handling practices? What immunizations should my child have?
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Last Updated: January 26, 2011

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