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… Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health … occasionally, try to eat them at mealtime Brush your teeth after meals and snacks. If this is not possible, rinse your … stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After vomiting, rinse your mouth with water or a mixture of …
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… calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. Getting enough calcium early in life helps build strong bones. Getting enough calcium later in life helps keep bones strong and slows bone loss. It also helps muscles, …
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… you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic … a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Carefully open the package so that the … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… spots on your skin. The spots may last for some time, even after all lice have been treated or killed. You will also … Contact a health care provider if the lice do not go away after the first treatment, or if you have any signs of a … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… baby’s health throughout your pregnancy. Third trimester (after 27 weeks) Your health care provider may ask you to …
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… the HPV infection. A person may still pass the infection on after treatment, even if the warts are no longer visible. … a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Carefully open the package so that the … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. The bumps grow over several … Infections Series Gonorrhea (#08a) Urethritis (#08b) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) (#08c) Genital herpes …
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… or ready-to-eat foods on them. Always wash or sanitize them after putting raw meat and poultry on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper Some domestic … can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and help young children …
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… nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … and minerals: Calcium Calcium is important for healthy bones, muscles and nerves and helps prevent osteoporosis. … younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, milk and milk products and calcium-fortified soy …
