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… rises, heat is released through increased blood flow to the skin and increased sweating. This allows your body to cool … range from mild to severe. They include: Pale, cool, moist skin Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Rash Swelling, especially … longer than 1 hour, change, worsen or cause you concern, contact a health care provider. Call 9-1-1 if you suspect …
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… less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex, genital warts (human …
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… encephalitis (swelling of the brain) are very rare. Peeling skin and loss of fingernails or toenails have also been … it is not known if these are the result of the disease. The skin and nail loss is temporary. How is it spread? A person … They can spread the virus to others through close personal contact such as kissing, or sharing drinking cups, forks or …
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… less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human …
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… Have a dental check-up Take an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses and a written prescription from your eye … own fruits and vegetables. Do not eat the produce if the skin is broken or bruised Do not eat undercooked or raw meat, fish or shellfish Sun protection Protect your skin and eyes from damage caused by the sun. Wear clothing …
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… . Staphylococcus aureus are found in the nose or on the skin of up to 30 per cent of people. They are also found in … usually not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin infections. In some cases, SA infections can result in … tampons, a menstrual cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I …
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… Exposure to an STI can happen any time you have sexual contact with another person that involves the genitals, the … Condoms made from lambskin or sheepskin do NOT protect against STIs Condoms made from rubber …
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… (swelling of the brain), and bacterial infections of the skin from scratching. Encephalitis can lead to convulsions, … person sneezing or coughing. It can also be spread through contact with the fluid from chickenpox blisters, or the … the blisters break, and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, …
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… less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, such as herpes simplex virus, genital warts (human …
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… care provider. What is shingles? Shingles is a painful skin rash with blisters. It is caused by the varicella … some people may experience pain, itching or tingling of the skin. Other early symptoms of shingles include fever, … someone with shingles. This is uncommon and requires direct contact with the fluid from the shingles blisters. For more …
