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… Psoriasis: Skin, Scalp, and Nail Care Actionset Overview Psoriasis is a long-term (chronic) … help protect your skin and keep it moist. Avoid harsh skin care products that can irritate your skin. For example, use … watchbands, and hats can also irritate the skin. Be careful in the sun. Short periods of sun exposure reduce …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … policies and procedures that reduce the risk of accidental exposures to foods that cause allergic reactions … allergic reactions and responding appropriately to an accidental exposure. A severe allergic reaction is called …
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… Food safety in child care facilities Last updated March 28, 2023 HealthLink BC … are not fully developed. Proper food handling in child-care facilities can help prevent foodborne illness. How can … Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the daycare fridge to keep foods cold Where can I find safe foods …
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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the stitches or staples are put … bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your stitches or staples. Be sure to follow those …
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… Vaginal care after giving birth Last updated August 5, 2013 After … giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, bleeding and … bad, or persists longer than six weeks, call your health care provider. Caution! Use pads, not tampons, until any …
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… Cataracts: Eye Care After Surgery On this page: Overview Related … Wash your hands before putting drops in your eye. Be careful not to touch your eye with your hands or the tip of … anything in the eye from which the cataract was removed. Carefully clean around the eye from which the cataract was …
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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Related … you're caring for by checking it every day and by being careful when cleaning it. Checking the skin for problems … pressure injuries You can help prevent pressure injuries by carefully turning the person every 2 hours. It relieves the …
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… Schizophrenia: When Hospital Care is Needed On this page: Overview … to your family and community as soon as possible. For the caregiver Sometimes people who have schizophrenia are too … to force the person to get treatment. Talk with your health care providers and/or local law enforcement officials about …
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… Eczema: Taking Care of Your Skin Actionset Overview Eczema (say … no cure for eczema. But you may be able to control it with care at home. How do you take care of your skin? Keep your skin hydrated Gentle skin care …
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… you feel depressed or have troubling thoughts. How can you care for yourself when raising multiples? Try to plan ahead. … lives can take over your life and keep you from taking care of yourself, if you let it. Charts and systems to stay … time to be a couple, but life will be better if you take care of each other. It's okay to feel negative about your …
