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… a home that is smoke free At the right temperature (babies should be cozy and warm, but not too hot) Breastfeeding has … It’s important to talk with your family and your health care provider about how to make every sleep as safe as …
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… contains a local anesthetic to help relieve pain. The wound should heal in about a week. If your doctor doesn't remove … mild bleeding. With home treatment, pain and bleeding should go away in about a week. But it may take several … contains a local anesthetic to help relieve pain. The wound should heal in about a week. If your doctor doesn't remove …
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… Clothing and any other item that may have urushiol on it should be washed thoroughly. Pets who have been in areas containing poison ivy, oak, or sumac should be washed with pet shampoo to remove any oil from … Clothing and any other item that may have urushiol on it should be washed thoroughly. Pets who have been in areas …
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… sugar level. Use this form to record the times that you should test and when to call your health professional for … form in a convenient place to remind yourself when you should test your blood sugar. I need to test my blood sugar … sugar level. Use this form to record the times that you should test and when to call your health professional for …
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… Binge Eating Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Obesity Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? Current as of: … Binge Eating Disorder Bulimia Nervosa Obesity Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Obesity: Should I Take …
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… page: Overview Overview Taking good care of your feet is an important part of the daily routine … Post this list of steps for proper foot-washing and foot care in your bathroom. Use warm (not hot) water. Check the … Pat your feet dry. Don't rub the skin on your feet. Dry carefully between your toes. If the skin on your feet stays …
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… Caregiving: Using a Bedpan or Urinal On this page: Getting … bed pad can be removed soon after use. Remove the bedpan carefully when the person is finished. slide 2 of 2 < Prev Next > slide 2 of 2, Remove the bedpan carefully when the person is finished., Hold the bedpan in …
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… treatment. Risks Young children and pregnant women should not use magnetic field therapy because the safety of … or implants with a magnetic field, such as a pacemaker, should not use magnet therapy, because it could interfere … treatment. Risks Young children and pregnant women should not use magnetic field therapy because the safety of …
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… Migraines: Finding and Avoiding Triggers Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Headaches: … information section Make a Wise Decision Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Open/close … Migraines: Finding and Avoiding Triggers Headaches: Should I Take Medicine to Prevent Migraines? Headaches: …
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… But if a person, HIV-infected or not, starts to bleed, they should leave the game. The wounds should be covered before the person returns to the game. … But if a person, HIV-infected or not, starts to bleed, they should leave the game. The wounds should be covered before …
