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… the virus to others from up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the … feed your baby more often. Keep fingernails short and clean, and cover hands with gloves or socks at night to … Prevent the spread of infection by using a household cleaner to wash any clothing or other items soiled with …
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… with time. You may worry about what your life will be like after a colostomy. Many people who have colostomies lead … infected. To prevent this, keep your skin under the pouch clean and dry. Current as of: November 30, 2022 … infected. To prevent this, keep your skin under the pouch clean and dry. Current as of: November 30, 2022 …
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… What is pre-eclampsia? Pre-eclampsia is high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy that may affect the mother's … seizures (eclampsia). Pre-eclampsia usually goes away after the baby is delivered. But symptoms may last a few weeks or more and can get worse (or show up) after delivery. What causes it? Experts don't know the exact …
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… such as hepatitis and HIV. People who use street drugs after giving birth are usually advised not to breastfeed. On … their use so the baby doesn’t have withdrawal symptoms. After withdrawal, children whose mothers used heroin during … solvents (such as glue, gasoline, paint thinner and cleaning fluids) or aerosols (such as compressed gases from …
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… may also cause this rash. What are the symptoms? Shortly after being stung, a swimmer may complain of skin … Use an ice pack. This can help relieve pain. Keep the rash clean. Wash it every day with soap and water. Watch for … Use an ice pack. This can help relieve pain. Keep the rash clean. Wash it every day with soap and water. Watch for …
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… of day Target range for most non-pregnant adults Your goal After waking and before eating. 4.0–7.0 mmol/L mmol/L 2 … 2 years. Complete foot exam Once a year Dental exam and cleaning Every 6 months Liver function blood test Once a … 2 years. Complete foot exam Once a year Dental exam and cleaning Every 6 months Liver function blood test Once a …
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… the device easy to insert and take out. Allows for full cleaning of the piercing site. Ear studs or other jewellery … for other body sites. Other body sites are hard to clean or may easily tear or snag if you use jewellery … the device easy to insert and take out. Allows for full cleaning of the piercing site. Ear studs or other jewellery …
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… scrub for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important after you've been around the sick person or touched things … water allowed for the fabric type, and dry them completely. Clean high-touch items every day and anytime the sick person … water allowed for the fabric type, and dry them completely. Clean high-touch items every day and anytime the sick person …
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… When symptoms do occur, they usually appear 1 to 3 weeks after sexual contact with an infected person. Symptoms may … share sex toys. But if you do share them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available … share sex toys. But if you do share them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available …
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… use can be helpful both while you prepare to quit and after you quit. Tracking before your quit date Start … week). Record: The time, place, and situation (for example, after a meal or during a coffee break) for each time you use … situations. Add this action plan to your tracker. Tracking after your quit date After your quit date, record: Each urge …
