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… promptly. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. … promptly. To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a …
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… teeth, go for a walk, or begin doing something you enjoy. Drinking coffee. Change the way you have coffee: the place, … a pack of cigarettes, or seeing someone else smoking, is enough to make you want to smoke. Plan ahead so that if you … smoke may weaken. You may choose to give up or cut down on drinking alcohol when you quit smoking. Varying the kind of …
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… from a steamy shower, a hot bath, or a sink filled with hot water. Use saltwater nasal washes to help keep your nasal … to feel better. You try home treatment, such as: Drinking plenty of fluids. Applying moist heat to your face … side effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes …
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… chickens, cows and pigs) that contaminate fruits and water spread these germs to people when the fruit is unwashed, washed in contaminated water or the juice is not pasteurized before consumption. … Do not use them after the best before date If you think drinking unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, …
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… these bacteria. You can get yersiniosis by eating food or drinking water contaminated with Yersinia bacteria. Outbreaks of yersiniosis have been linked to untreated water, contaminated pork and unpasteurized milk. Yersinia …
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… no symptoms. However, it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea Fever Loss of appetite Nausea Abdominal pain … of C. diff is to regularly wash your hands with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before you eat. … hand rub (ABHR, also known as hand sanitizer) if soap and water are not available. If you are admitted to a health …
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… food in their mouths Do not always chew food into small enough pieces Have small airways Explore the world by … are swallowed. Dried peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are … and cause choking Have children sit up while eating and drinking Do not give children anything to eat or drink while …
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… out, you might be wondering how much breastfeeding is enough for your baby.  Here are some guidelines that can … signs of a good feeding so you can be sure your baby gets enough. Watch a video about Baby Feeding Cues and Behaviours … the baby falls away. This usually tells you your baby's had enough. Don't rush, though - your baby may just be resting …
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… jewelry on the hands and wrists Wet your hands with warm water Wash all parts of your hands with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and rub hands together to create lather (to help children wash their hands long enough, sing the ABC song) Rinse hands well under warm …
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… contaminants? Many biological contaminants are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. … between inside and outside temperatures can cause water to condense on windows causing mould to grow on frames or sills. Water coming into the house from outside, from the roof or …