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… Some ways to prevent getting a yeast infection include: avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics; avoid douching or perfumed soaps, sprays or tampons; … out of wet clothes, like swimsuits or workout clothes; avoid excessive amounts of high sugar foods and control your …
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… vision. How much alcohol causes FASD? FASD is prevented by avoiding drinking any alcohol during pregnancy. There is no … at feeding time and your baby’s behaviour. It is best to avoid alcohol if you’re breast/chest feeding, but if you … on how many drinks you have had. Ideally, it is best to avoid breast/chest feeding for about 2 hours after drinking …
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… The oral vaccine is a series of capsules you take at home. The injection vaccine is only 1 dose at the travel … treated. This vaccine comes in liquid form. You take it at home as a series of doses by mixing in water. For more …
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… caregivers often have other responsibilities at work or at home, such as their own families. They may find it very … slowed down. Couples can often make small changes in their home and support services as they grow older. Work together …
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… to try new foods Decrease the amount of food that comes home uneaten Plan ahead When you can, offer your child … rice Oatmeal made with milk and apples Cold lunch ideas Homemade quesadilla with salsa Whole grain pancakes or … night. Throw out or compost perishable food that returns home at the end of the day. Be allergy aware Some schools …
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… sure your partner(s) has been tested and treated for STIs Avoid sexual contact if you or your partners have symptoms … hands Carefully open the package and take the condom out. Avoid using teeth, scissors or other sharp objects, as they … hands Carefully open the package and take the condom out. Avoid using teeth, scissors or other sharp objects, as they …
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… into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or … to stop diarrhea unless advised by a health care provider. Avoid using bismuth subsalicylate (such as Pepto-Bismol) to … diarrhea in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth subsalicylate. If your child has taken …
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… teeth daily Choose to drink water between meals and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on sweet liquids and/or acidic drinks … day Use a different spoon to test your baby's food and avoid sharing toothbrushes If you have chosen to use a …
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… is a series of pills (Mifegymiso®) that you can take at home, if you are less than 9 weeks pregnant. Surgical … to take a pregnancy test. A pregnancy test can be done at home or by a health care provider. You can buy pregnancy …
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… they rely on or trust. Abuse of older adults can occur at home, in the community, or in institutional settings. Those … to leave them alone, or place them in a long-term care home against the older adult’s wishes. Older adults often …
