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… nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for … you should stop alcohol use and take steps to avoid getting other infections that could affect the liver (for …
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… can reverse slowed breathing within 3 to 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does … soon as possible by calling 9-1-1 , and be prepared with a second dose of naloxone if the overdose symptoms return. Is …
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… jelly. This does not work and may increase the chance of getting an infection. What to do with the tick once it is … of in your household garbage once dead. How do I avoid getting bitten by a tick? You can help protect yourself and …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 months. The rotavirus vaccine is given at the … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare …
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… the simple precautions below to help reduce your risk of getting sick. Wash your hands and your child's hands: After … water and soap Rub hands together briskly for at least 20 seconds or the time it takes to sing the ABC song. Do not … fingers, fingertips and nails Rinse hands well for 10 seconds under warm running water Dry hands completely with …
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… lose consciousness. Febrile seizures usually last from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. However, they can be as short as a few seconds or last for more than 15 minutes. How serious is a … condition A febrile seizure lasting 30 minutes or more A second seizure within 24 hours of the first What can cause a …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected … doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. For children who also … in the cheeks or neck can occur about 7 to 12 days after getting the vaccine. Temporary joint pain may occur in …
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… is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 … per cubic meter (Bq/m3), a measure of radioactive decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term …
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… all parts of your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub your hands together to create lather. To … place it in the linen hamper provided Wash your hands for a second time before exiting the room Health care facilities …
