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… most of the skin with clothing, hats and shade. You can use water resistant sunscreens rated SPF 30 or higher and … of hours. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily should use a waterproof lotion. Do not wait for signs of burning to get …
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… months, babies start eating other foods, such as milk and water in a cup. If you choose to give a bottle to your baby, …
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… of fluids. Peppermint or ginger tea can be good choices. Water and sports drinks are also good. Try to avoid foods … of fluids. Peppermint or ginger tea can be good choices. Water and sports drinks are also good. Try to avoid foods …
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… fast before your test, do not eat or drink anything except water for 9 to 12 hours before you have your blood drawn. In most cases, you are allowed to take your medicines with water the morning of the test. The test is usually done in … fast before your test, do not eat or drink anything except water for 9 to 12 hours before you have your blood drawn. In …
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… 220 mg every 8 to 12 hours as needed. Drink a full glass of water with each dose. Do not take more than 440 mg in any … lasts or comes back. Anemia . Bleeding problems. A habit of drinking more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day. This increases … lasts or comes back. Anemia . Bleeding problems. A habit of drinking more than 3 alcoholic drinks a day. This increases …
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… cup Wash your hands, sink and work area with soap and warm water. Dry with a clean towel Wash all equipment in hot, soapy water. Scrub the inside of the bottles and nipples using a … for your baby’s feeding equipment Rinse everything in hot water To disinfect: Place the clean supplies in a large pot …
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… the prostate. Treatment may also include self-care, such as drinking plenty of fluids and taking over-the-counter pain … treated with antibiotics and with self-care, such as drinking plenty of fluids and taking over-the-counter pain … follow all instructions on the label. Sit in a tub of warm water with the water just covering your buttocks, or try a …
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… diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements usually from eating or drinking contaminated foods or fluids. Symptoms may also … The most common cause of traveller’s diarrhea is food or water contaminated with bacteria called enterotoxigenic E. …
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… measures to improve the taste in your mouth. Gargle with water. Using toothpaste, brush your teeth, tongue, roof of … measures to improve the taste in your mouth. Gargle with water. Using toothpaste, brush your teeth, tongue, roof of …
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… be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take stool softeners to help soften … be painful. You also may have constipation. Drink plenty of water and juices and take stool softeners to help soften …