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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 … always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … the spread of germs … Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection …
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… Quick Tips: Getting Active at Home On this page: Get started Get started It's best to increase your activity in all three types of fitness: flexibility, … or if you haven't been active for a long time, check with your doctor before you start a new activity. Flexibility and …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Nausea or Vomiting On this page: Overview … and vomiting is to start treating it before you start your cancer treatment. Your doctor may give you medicines to control nausea. There …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Mouth Sores On this page: Overview … Overview A painful sore or ulcer inside your mouth may make it hard to eat and drink. Be sure to let your doctor know you are having mouth sores. You may need to …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Sleep Problems On this page: Overview … to avoid caffeine and alcohol in the hours before bed. If your doctor gave you instructions or medicines to treat … sleep problems, be sure to follow them. And check with your doctor before using any over-the-counter medicines to …
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… Home Test for Urinary Tract Infections On this page: Test … kit contains specially treated test strips.You hold them in your urine stream or dip them in a sample of your urine. The strips check for nitrites and leukocytes …
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… Caregiving: Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home On this page: Overview Overview … A person's cough or sneeze can spread germs too. Washing your hands often can help you keep germs and infection from … each week. General cleaning tips Make sure you disinfect your cleaning tools regularly. Dirty mops and sponges, for …
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… Using Low-Vision Aids at Home On this page: Overview Overview Vision aids can help you in many of your daily activities. Here are lists of vision aids used in … with large print or braille. Home Safety To help keep your home safe: Remove area rugs or replace worn carpeting. …
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… Oxygen Therapy: Using Oxygen at Home Actionset Overview Oxygen therapy helps you get more oxygen into your lungs and bloodstream. You may use it if you have a … can make it easier for you to breathe and can reduce your heart's workload. Some people need extra oxygen all the …
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… Home Treatment for Second-Degree Burns On this page: … become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn with your hands or anything dirty, because open blisters can …
