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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated … with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that interfere with your body's …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 … right for you. Does hormonal contraception affect my other medications? Hormonal contraception can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less effectively, …
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… and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on sweet liquids and/or acidic drinks Eat healthy foods and limit foods that are … care Nausea and vomiting during pregnancy can leave stomach acids in your mouth that can damage the teeth. After … and your baby healthy. Are x-rays, local anesthetics and medications safe? Dental x-rays and local anesthetics for …
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… Continue taking a daily multivitamin with 400 mcg of folic acid. You may also need a 1000 mcg vitamin B12 supplement if … high levels of caffeine, added vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs that may have risks for your baby. …
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… bowel disease; or If you are pregnant Typhoid Vaccine Injection Typhoid Vaccine Injection is for adults and children 2 years of age and … should receive the vaccine 2 to 3 weeks before travel. The injection vaccine provides protection against typhoid for …
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… contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing drug injection equipment such as needles, syringes, straws and … If your antibody test is positive, you need a ribonucleic acid (RNA) test to confirm if you currently have HCV. How is … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most patients …
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… at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can …
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… added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two main types of fatty acids: saturated and unsaturated. Fats are called saturated … or unsaturated depending on how much of each type of fatty acid they contain. For example, butter is a saturated fat …
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… cyanurate) or add a stabilizer separately (such as cyanuric acid) to prevent chlorine breakdown from sun exposure. Too much cyanuric acid can create “chlorine lock”, which means the chlorine disinfection effectiveness is reduced. Cyanuric acid should not be used in indoor pools in most situations. …
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