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… given sooner if you get a dirty or major wound, including a bite. Diphtheria is a serious communicable disease, causing … in Canada. Cases are associated with dirty wounds, animal bites and contaminated drug injection equipment. Measles, …
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… from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or young children to …
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… your doctor for a different pain medicine. Incision care Bite gently on the gauze pad periodically, and change pads … While your mouth is numb (frozen), be careful not to bite the inside of your cheek or lip, or your tongue. After … your doctor for a different pain medicine. Incision care Bite gently on the gauze pad periodically, and change pads …
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… syrup). Canned beans, such as pinto beans, white beans, and black beans. Low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth. Tomato … syrup). Canned beans, such as pinto beans, white beans, and black beans. Low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth. Tomato …
Medical tests
… will not change the renin test results. Do not eat natural black licorice for 2 weeks before the test. Do not eat or … will not change the renin test results. Do not eat natural black licorice for 2 weeks before the test. Do not eat or …
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… during the early childhood years may cause white, brown, or black spots or streaks on the outside of the teeth. These … during the early childhood years may cause white, brown, or black spots or streaks on the outside of the teeth. These …
Medications
… medications to prevent and treat malaria caused by mosquito bites in countries where malaria is common. Malaria parasites can enter the body through these mosquito bites, and then live in body tissues such as red blood cells … or worsen side effects. It is important to prevent mosquito bites (such as by using appropriate insect repellents, …
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… cellulitis . Often, people think they have been bitten by a spider or insect. Because MRSA infections can become serious … cellulitis . Often, people think they have been bitten by a spider or insect. Because MRSA infections can become serious …
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… minutes: Eat a piece of fruit. Eat slowly, and savour each bite. What flavours do you taste? 15 minutes: Colour with … minutes: Eat a piece of fruit. Eat slowly, and savour each bite. What flavours do you taste? 15 minutes: Colour with …
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… joint in 7 to 14 days. Animal and Human Bites Cuts Incision Care After Surgery Current as … joint in 7 to 14 days. Animal and Human Bites Cuts Incision Care After Surgery Current as …
