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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … and you can prop up or elevate your leg or arm. How can you prevent DVT? To help prevent DVT, you might take an anticoagulant medicine. After …
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… have jock itch and athlete's foot, you should treat both to prevent reinfecting your groin when you put on your … (Putting your socks on before your underwear may help to prevent reinfection from your feet.) How can you prevent it? You can help prevent jock itch by keeping your …
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… with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the rash to prevent: Infection from bacteria under your fingernails or … such as calamine lotion. Oatmeal, such as Aveeno Lotion. Prevent skin irritation Some general hygiene practices can help prevent skin irritation and scratching. Wear loose-fitting …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Other Treatment Related … to be sure you are not infected. Meanwhile, take steps to prevent the spread of the virus, in case you do have it. You … if you don't take your medicines correctly. How can you prevent HIV? HIV is often spread by people who don't know …
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… Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When To Call Examinations … stronger medicine. You may also try medicine to help prevent migraines. Health Tools Health Tools help you make … many health problems. Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Actionsets are designed to help people …
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… there's a new flu shot every year. The influenza (flu) vaccine is available each year as early as October and can … Immunizations HealthLink BC: Your baby's immune system and vaccines … Immunization in your babys first year …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy. A male condom is placed over a man's … sheep intestine. While latex and polyurethane condoms help prevent the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) … of birth control besides vasectomy . To more effectively prevent pregnancy, use a condom with a more effective birth …
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… keep your baby safe and still let your baby explore. To prevent injury You can't watch your baby's every move. But … up, and store bullets in a place away from the guns. To prevent drowning Here are some steps you can take to help … fenced off, gated, or locked. Use pool covers that lock. To prevent poisoning Here are some ways to help keep your baby …
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… may also help. Use pain relievers as needed. How can you prevent it? w If you are at risk for cellulitis, you can take steps to help prevent it. If you've had cellulitis before, these steps may help prevent it from coming back. Take good care of your skin. …
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… is the most common complication. Do not use medicines to prevent diarrhea until you ask your health care professional. To prevent dehydration, take frequent sips of a rehydration … and they should not be used to rehydrate. How can you prevent it? You can help prevent the spread of …