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… home. The duration of treatment and results of your sputum tests will help your health care provider decide when you … cleaning. Can I spend time outside without wearing a mask? Check with your health care provider about whether you are …
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… caused by a virus called hantavirus. This rare disease was first identified in the southwestern United States in 1993 … of them in sealed, double plastic garbage bags. You should check with local by-laws or authorities to find out the most …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry …
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… treatment : UV units for disinfection are also available. Check with local water purification suppliers or your local … combination (filtration and UV) units are also available. Check with local water purification suppliers or your local …
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… It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency contraception is different from … 30 minutes before you take the ECP may help prevent stomach upset. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking the … at home or by a health care provider. You can buy pregnancy tests at a pharmacy or grocery store. For more information …
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… For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical cancer that … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a … series should be offered a second series of vaccine. To check for immunity, hepatitis B antibody levels should be …
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… completely block a child's airway. These are sold in mini-cups with a small piece of fruit in the middle Peanuts, other … mouth. For example, pins, needles, nails, screws or tacks Check the child's play area often for choking hazards and … a child is choking. Contact a local public health nurse or first aid training institute for information on infant CPR …
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… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID is most often caused by … present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a damaged condom Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry …
