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… File #49b Disinfecting Drinking Water Make sure children, especially those who handle pets, wash their hands carefully before eating and on a regular basis if they suck … the possibility of transmitting the infection to others. Children in daycare who have diarrhea or vomiting can be …
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… Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of … SAIL is a safe place for older adults, and those who care about them, to talk to someone about situations where … SAIL is a safe place for older adults, and those who care about them, to talk to someone about situations where …
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… can help them is by offering your support and showing you care. Here's how. Be present for them. Make plans to hang … if your friend says no, making the offer shows them you care. And when you don't see each other in person, you can … always say "I'm so sorry you're going through this" or "I care about you, and I'm here for you." Ask how you can help. …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … corticosteroids) to help prevent side effects. Carefully follow your doctor's directions for all your …
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… To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … treatment. Gonorrhea can be passed to a baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given pills finish all of them. …
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… To find out if you have chlamydia, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … It is important to follow the treatment instructions carefully. If you were given pills, finish all of them. …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this … for storage details. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… can be done with the hands or a special device. The careful, controlled force used on the joint can range from … you have tight muscles or muscles that spasm, your health care provider may first use heat, ultrasound, or electrical … is also very gentle. Who can do spinal manipulation? Health care providers who are commonly trained to do spinal …
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… down so the blood drains out of the mouth. If emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the … that has stopped bleeding probably doesn't need emergency care. Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: … down so the blood drains out of the mouth. If emergency care is not needed, the following steps will protect the …
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… may have a fetal ultrasound to confirm the position. Your care provider may try version to gently turn the baby into a … within 12 hours after birth. In the third trimester, your care provider may recommend an amniocentesis if: You are … infection in the amniotic fluid . Depression screening Your care provider may check with you about your mood. It's …
