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… How to take a temperature: Children and adults Last updated … (rectal method) What type of thermometer should I use? A digital thermometer is best for taking temperatures … with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s temperature? From birth to age …
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… Thumb-Sucking Versus Pacifier Use On this page: Overview Overview Many … a pacifier for the thumb. So far, research does not show that one is preferable over the other. Also, although … of thumb-sucking is that it may not interfere with breastfeeding . And children usually stop on their own …
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… Information Overview Disposable gloves are gloves that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your … give you special instructions about where to get them and how to use them. Most people do not need sterile gloves. … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Disposable gloves …
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… Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Tape occlusion is a …
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… as instructed. With repeated application, salicylic acid causes the wart tissue to become soft so that it can be rubbed … Remove dead tissue daily or once or twice a week. Carefully use a file or as instructed on the medicine package. Dead … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Salicylic acid to …
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… the slush melts. You can also buy cold packs that can be reused. Store them in your freezer. Some of them are designed … 72 hours, ice for 10 minutes, once an hour. After that, use ice for 15 to 20 minutes, 3 times a day: in the morning, … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Ice and cold packs …
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… at risk for diseases such as hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On this page: Overview Pharmaceutical drugs … using Overview Support is available to help you understand how certain drugs might affect your pregnancy and to help …
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… page: Overview Overview Opioids are used to relieve moderate to severe pain. They may be used for a short time, such as after surgery, or for … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Opioids are used to …
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… Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, … before using. Warm bath. You could also try taking a warm shower. Paraffin baths. This is made of hot wax and mineral … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Cold and heat …
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… Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath On this page: Overview Related … caring for someone who is unable to care for themself because they are recovering from an illness or a surgery. Or you … attention to areas with creases, such as beneath the breasts or in the folds on the stomach. Also, look at the …
