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… that cause impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very …
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… cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …
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… contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or a failed … or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. … egg being released from the ovaries). Progestin-only pills prevent fertilization of an egg by affecting the cervical …
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… show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite from causing disease. Those who do get … Toxoplasma . Treatment of an infected, pregnant woman may prevent or lessen the disease in her developing baby. … advice: If you have a sandbox, place a secure lid on it to prevent cats from using it as a litter box Do not eat raw or …
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… immediately if they are exposed to, or get, chickenpox. Prevention methods must be started as soon as possible to reduce the illness, and the risk for complications. Prevention methods may include antiviral medication, an … and clean, and cover hands with gloves or socks at night to prevent scratching. Keep the skin cool to relieve itching. …
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… likely they are to have another. Can febrile seizures be prevented? Febrile seizures cannot usually be prevented. Fever can be reduced by medications such as … acetaminophen and ibuprofen but this has not been shown to prevent febrile seizures. Oral medication must not be given …
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… to arrive. The program provides training in overdose prevention, recognition and first aid response. This … in THN training? Training includes learning about overdose prevention, how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to … For more information about overdose recognition and prevention, the BCTHN program, and FNHA’s nasal naloxone …
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… considered low. How can I protect myself? Any activity that prevents mosquitoes from biting or breeding will help to … repellent to areas of exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. Check the product label for … when mosquitoes are most active, which is from dusk to dawn Prevent mosquitoes from breeding around your home – Anything …
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… a tissue or your shirt sleeve rather than your hands to prevent droplets from spreading to others. Put used tissues … while you rest and recover: Drink plenty of liquids to prevent dehydration Reduce fever, and relieve headache and … please visit HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Prevent scratching by trimming fingernails, and wear gloves …
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… cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid organ …