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… Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways that are well understood and … What is an opioid overdose? An opioid drug overdose happens when a person takes more opioids than their body can handle. … to the same sites (receptors) in the brain as opioids. When naloxone is given it pushes the opioid from the …
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… What are cyanobacteria blooms? Cyanobacteria blooms are sometimes called blue-green algae. In fact, cyanobacteria can … and shorelines of fresh water lakes, streams and rivers. When the amount of cyanobacteria in a water body increases, … weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has turned to ice. It …
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… before being used to make HBIg. Several steps are included when preparing HBIg to inactivate and remove viruses and … history, you may receive a dose of hepatitis B vaccine when you get HBIg. You may need more doses of hepatitis B … (blood clots) within 24 hours of receiving them, especially when large volumes are given. The risk of thrombosis is …
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… and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can … be buried far away from streams and other bodies of water. When in the wilderness or backcountry, you may use water for … long-sleeved shirts and pants especially at dawn or dusk when mosquitoes are most active. If you have any concerns …
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… in 1908. By the 1920s, thousands of cities worldwide were using chlorine disinfectants to treat drinking water. There … chlorine disinfectant products and each is added to water using a different approach. These products can be a solid, … evidence that chlorine disinfectants are harmful to people when used in the small amount needed to disinfect drinking …
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… and a crust or scab forms while the skin heals. During this time, new "crops" of spots appear, form blisters, and then … can reduce the itching. Prevent the spread of infection by using a household cleaner to wash any clothing or other …
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… sensitive to the larvae and develop stronger responses each time. How do I treat swimmer's itch? There are some steps … sleepy. Antihistamines may stimulate the nervous system, causing hyperactivity Take shallow, lukewarm baths with 3 …
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… used in some vaccines to prevent bacterial contamination when the vaccine is being made. Aluminum salts – Aluminum … as albumin and gelatin, help keep vaccines stable and safe when they are being made, shipped and stored. Do childhood …
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… Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td … against tetanus and diphtheria, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you also protect others. What are …
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… care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of … protects against pneumococcal infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. …
