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children’s dental health

Caring for your child’s teeth early prevents issues like cavities (tooth decay) and gum irritation, setting the foundation for a lifetime of good health.

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Early Steps provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers, from birth to 36 months, with developmental delays, disabilities and at-risk conditions at no cost to families.

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Governor Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, with the release of candy product testing results conducted by the Florida Department of Health to provide greater transparency for Florida families and strengthen accountability for products marketed to children.

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