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… appointments (such as the dentist or hairdresser) until after your home isolation has ended How long will I need to … other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your used masks and tissues can be put in … garbage. Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or using a tissue. For more …
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… for tuberculosis (TB) . What are the possible reactions after a TB skin test? You can expect some redness at the … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting your TST 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 …
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… protection up to 4 years. Consider getting immunized again after 4 years if you continue to travel or work in certain … component of the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer …
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… fully dressed. Later, try putting your child on the toilet after a diaper change. Next, put your child on the toilet or potty several times a day (for example, after they wake up, after meals, before naps and bedtime) to … Some children learn to control bowel movements and urination at the same time, but controlling urination is …
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… a mother with HIV can pass it to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, or while breastfeeding (breastfeeding is not … depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, some people have flu-like symptoms. This … detect the antibodies. You will need to have a second test after the 3 months have passed to be sure. What if my HIV …
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… alcohol within 12 hours before, during and 24 to 72 hours after taking metronidazole. To effectively treat the … you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic … if you or your partners need more treatment. Re-testing after treatment is not necessary unless symptoms persist. …
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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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… 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 …
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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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… them with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 9 parts water, after dead mice have been removed. Stop mice from getting in … before removing them. Wash your hands with soap and water after removing gloves. Avoid mice when hiking or camping Try …
