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… Urinary Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … you think that the urinary problem may have been caused by abuse? Yes Urinary problem may have been caused by abuse No … at the first minor signs of a bladder infection may prevent the problem from getting worse, clear up your …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Falls On this page: Overview … stage for your baby requires you to pay more attention to prevent an injury. It may surprise you how fast your baby … what skills your baby is likely to learn next will help you prevent injuries. Be aware of your baby's risk of injury …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: … to keep dangerous products or items away from children. Preventing poisoning Choose the least hazardous product … to keep dangerous products or items away from children. Preventing poisoning Choose the least hazardous product …
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… Heatstroke Prevention: Acclimating to the Heat On this page: Overview … exercise in the heat each day. Do this over 8 to 14 days. Adults usually need daily exercise periods that last 1 to 2 … & H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine … Heatstroke Prevention Acclimating to the Heat …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Burns On this page: Overview … 49°C (120°F) . Use kitchen range dial protectors. These prevent a child from turning on the heating elements of a … But they can be uncomfortable and painful. You can help prevent friction burns in the following ways. Avoid dragging …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview … practice guidelines for the periodic eye examination in adults in Canada. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology , 42 … practice guidelines for the periodic eye examination in adults in Canada. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology , 42 …
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… Physical activity and disease prevention Last updated June 1, 2021 Overview Regular … physical activity can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like arthritis, asthma, heart … disease, cancer and diabetes. There are 3 levels of disease prevention: Primary Prevention - trying to prevent yourself …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview Related … lead to toxic shock syndrome . Here are some tips to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's … wear mittens or clean cotton socks on his or her hands to prevent scratching. Or use light bandages over open …
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… Heatstroke Prevention: What to Wear On this page: Overview Related … Make good clothing choices in hot environments to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Clothing should be … Make good clothing choices in hot environments to help prevent heat-related illnesses. Clothing should be …
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… Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment On this page: Overview Overview How can pressure injuries be prevented? Relieve pressure on the skin Relieving and … spreading out pressure is the most important part of both preventing and treating pressure injuries . Putting pressure …
