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… Hand, foot and mouth disease can spread easily in child care settings and other places where children are close … their hands again. Your child may continue to attend daycare if they feel well enough to take part in activities. … household bleach into 1 litre (4 cups) of water Continue to carefully practice proper hand hygiene for several weeks or …
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… tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment includes … report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? Speak with your health care provider if you have had a life-threatening reaction to …
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… less common ways HCV is spread include: Sharing personal care items, such as toothbrushes, dental floss, razors, nail … and sterile equipment for each person Do not share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I … the nearest hospital emergency department immediately for care Is hepatitis C virus curable? Yes. Hepatitis C is …
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… your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is … mineral, especially iron and vitamin A, unless your health care provider tells you to. High doses of some vitamins and minerals can be toxic. Talk to your health care provider before you take any supplements or herbal …
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… vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be immunized.People … to an area with a mumps outbreak, get examined by a health care provider. It is best to call ahead so that you see a health care practioner quickly and without infecting other people. …
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… based on the aircraft, weather and area size. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs in the carefully delineated treatment areas. The aircraft may make … lists also communicate this information. All schools, daycares, care homes and hospitals in the affected area are …
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… Overview More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the … information on hand will improve the quality of your self-care. Self-care tools are the basic equipment of your home health …
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… of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see … tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… Medical or Surgical Abortion When to Call a Doctor Self-Care Overview What is an … home. Call 9-1-1 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You passed out (lost … treatment. You are not getting better as expected. Self-Care Carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions …
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… overall well-being as well as the quality and cost of your care. People who learn as much as they can about their … their doctors to make health decisions are happier with the care they receive and the results they achieve. Why should … and values. Sometimes the best choice is to say "no" to care you don't need. The best formula for making health …