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Financial abuse of older adults

… abuse tend to be alone, socially isolated and either physically or emotionally unwell. For information about how … reducing the resources available for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? …

Rubella

… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, … or touch objects contaminated with the virus. Sharing food, drinks or cigarettes, or kissing someone who has the … room is empty. Bring your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine …

Dental care for your infant and toddler

… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat … may contribute to early childhood tooth decay: Frequent Eating(especially sticky or sugary foods) Constant use of a baby bottle or sippy cup filled …

Hepatitis C virus

… such as hugging, kissing, sneezing, coughing, or sharing food or drinks. It is safe for a person with HCV to breast … nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for … care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to help see how your liver is …

Health Risks in the Wilderness

… You should not drink water in the wilderness without treating it first. Parasites and bacteria found in surface … and safety can also be affected by people practicing unhealthy backcountry hygiene. If proper toilets are not … moderate pressure for at least 15 minutes. Report direct physical contact with a bat to your health care provider or …

Molluscum contagiosum

… skin-to-skin contact with an infected person is at risk of getting infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… sleeping Behavior changes Impaired vision Abnormal physical sensations Difficulty with voluntary coordination … out of shape. They attack the brain, killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these … images using MRI scans Recordings of the brain’s electrical activity using EEG The diagnosis can only be confirmed …

Clostridium difficile C difficile

… normally contain many good bacteria that help you digest food and stay healthy. When antibiotics are taken to treat an illness, … of bacteria. What are the treatments? The first step in treating a C. diff infection is to stop taking the antibiotic …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with … for PID is antibiotics. In some cases, PID may be severe enough that you need to be admitted to the hospital for … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …

Vaginal yeast infection

… yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; you are unsure if your … off the shelf at the pharmacy. What are ways I can prevent getting a vaginal yeast infection? Some ways to prevent … or workout clothes; avoid excessive amounts of high sugar foods and control your diabetes; and wear loose-fitting …