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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

… the disease? Most often there is sudden onset of pain and swelling with redness at the site of a wound. Fever may also … getting infected. If you have a small cut or wound, wash it well in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

… pet exposed to cyanobacteria. Use fresh water to wash hands well after cleaning your pet Exposure to cyanobacteria is …

Vancomycin-resistant enterococci VRE

… care products, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 20 seconds using warm water and soap, and …

Loneliness and Your Health

… effects on your body. It can make it hard for you to sleep well, think clearly, and avoid illness. Feeling lonely can … effects on your body. It can make it hard for you to sleep well, think clearly, and avoid illness. Feeling lonely can …

Using Cold and Heat Therapies

… cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, swelling, and inflammation. There are different ways you can … such as a sprain or strain. They also tend to use cold for swelling or inflammation. Some people prefer to use heat for … They are inexpensive, last 10 to 20 minutes, and mould well to your body. Mix 3 cups ( 750 mL ) water and 1 cup ( …

Getting Support When You Have a Chronic Condition

… can help you feel more connected and capable of living well with your condition. How can you get support when you … can help you feel more connected and capable of living well with your condition. How can you get support when you …

Carbapenemase-producing organisms CPO

… nose or eyes, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands well for at least 15 seconds using warm water and soap. Use …

Heavy Sweating

… skin too much, because that can irritate it. Dry your skin well after bathing. Use a deodorant with antiperspirant. Try … skin too much, because that can irritate it. Dry your skin well after bathing. Use a deodorant with antiperspirant. Try …

Obesity and Pregnancy

… not the time to lose weight. Your baby needs you to eat a well-rounded diet. Don't cut out foods or go on any type of … not the time to lose weight. Your baby needs you to eat a well-rounded diet. Don't cut out foods or go on any type of …

Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test

… you will remove your dentures (if you wear them) and all jewellery or metal objects from around your neck and upper … the toilet right after you use it, and wash your hands well with soap and water. The amount of radiation in the … you will remove your dentures (if you wear them) and all jewellery or metal objects from around your neck and upper …