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… cleaned after going to the bathroom and before preparing or eating food. People identified as having a CPO should follow … after touching infected areas and before preparing and eating food Do not share personal care items such as towels, … Should family members get tested for CPO? Family members of someone with CPO do not generally need to be tested, even if …
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… pain events (sickle cell crises) with medicine, and treating related health problems as they arise. Some people … pain. You can prepare for painful events ahead of time by creating a pain management plan with your doctor. Some people … school, play, and outings. Eat healthy foods. Healthy eating helps keep your body's immune system strong. Talk to …
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… to help you prepare. They'll include when to stop eating or drinking. If you take medicine, you'll be told … can and can't take before sedation. You'll need to bring someone who can take you home. What are the risks? Serious … can and can't take before sedation. You'll need to bring someone who can take you home. What are the risks? Serious …
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… Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental … Are you thinking seriously of attempting suicide or harming someone else right now? Yes Thinking seriously of attempting … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Recently Pregnant, or Breastfeeding COVID-19: Caring for Someone Who Is Sick COVID-19: People Who Are at High Risk … Using a Manual Incentive Spirometer Breathing Problems: Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer … Feel Better Croup: Managing a Croup Attack Cystic Fibrosis: Helping Your Child Cough Up Mucus Lung Problems: Learning to …
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… vitamin B-12, can damage nerves. Overuse of alcohol and not eating a healthy diet can lead to these vitamin … such as your elbow. Check your feet every day (or have someone else check for you): Look at all areas of your feet, … such as your elbow. Check your feet every day (or have someone else check for you): Look at all areas of your feet, …
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… know Most adults can become organ donors. You can donate to someone you know or to someone in need by donating to your provincial organ donor … regular blood tests. Follow your doctor's directions for eating and exercising. You also may want to talk with a …
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… (also called food poisoning) is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful germs in them. These germs … When food is prepared. When there are germs on the hands of someone who touches the food, or if the food touches other … When food is prepared. When there are germs on the hands of someone who touches the food, or if the food touches other …
