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… way to help keep their skin healthy. It can help prevent infections, and it's a good time to check for sores or … rinsing). Soap (a bar of soap, liquid soap, or wipes). "No-tears" or no-rinse shampoo. Body lotion for dry skin. A … at the groin area and bony areas, such as the elbows and shoulders. Start by filling two basins with warm water. Use …
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… the insulin properly so that each dose will work the way it should. How to prepare and give the shot Your health … professional or certified diabetes educator will help you learn to prepare and give your insulin dose. Here are some … blood, such as HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) or infection of the liver (hepatitis). Don't share insulin pens …
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… Mycobacterium chimaera infection Last updated April 25, 2024 On this page: What is … of an infection caused by Mycobacterium chimaera? What should I do if I have symptoms of infection? Should everyone who had heart surgery, heart transplant or lung transplant surgery …
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… way to use it. It could save your life someday. How do you give the shot? Step 1 slide 1 of 5 < Prev Next > slide … clothing if you must, but bare skin is best. The injector should go straight into your skin, at a 90-degree angle to … the medicine almost right away. These may include a rapid heartbeat and nervousness as well as improved breathing. The …
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… Overview Overview If you have certain heart conditions, you may need to take antibiotics before you … card. The card is signed by your doctor. Why not everyone should use antibiotics Antibiotics are useful in minimizing … done by: Completing the course of drugs that you have been given. Antibiotics typically take several days to kill …
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… is dark red with small clots about the size of a loonie. It should soak less than one maxi pad every two hours and have … Use pads, not tampons, until any incisions or vaginal tears are healed. Menstruation Your period may not start …
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… Group A streptococcal infections Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File … of common infections include skin and wound infections, ear and sinus infections, and infections in the lymph … white or yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection Last updated March 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File … infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk … infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See …
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… Neutropenia: Preventing Infections On this page: … count is low. Your body can't fight off germs as well as it should. Even a mild infection can quickly become serious. So … such as raspberries. Avoid crowds and people who are sick. Wear a face mask and gloves. Wear a mask when you have to be …
