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… can I prevent group A streptococcal infection? Wash your hands often. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Do not share …
Health topics
… if you are pricked with a needle. Always wear gloves for handling items or surfaces soiled with blood or body fluids. … gloves if you have scraped, cut, or chapped skin on your hands. Change your gloves after each use. Wash your hands immediately after removing your gloves. Wash your …
Medical tests
… through earphones. For SSER by an electrical pulse at the wrist or knee. This pulse is a mild electrical shock. … through earphones. For SSER by an electrical pulse at the wrist or knee. This pulse is a mild electrical shock. …
Medical tests
… Don't touch the inside of either container with your fingers. Don't get toilet paper, pubic hair, stool (feces), … . Muscle injury and conditions. These include crush injuries, burns, rhabdomyolysis , muscular dystrophy , … Don't touch the inside of either container with your fingers. Don't get toilet paper, pubic hair, stool (feces), …
Medications
… improve in several days. EYE: To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the … and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the inside corner of your eye near your nose and … and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the inside corner of your eye near your nose and …
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… ). Health professionals have a higher risk for needle-stick injuries. A puncture from a used needle increases the risk … in joint area Do you have a wound on your arm, leg, hand, or foot that is more than just a scratch? Yes Wound on … If tape doesn't work, try these steps. Wash your hands well with soap and water. Do not wet or soak the …
Medications
… muscle weakness or pain numbness/tingling in your fingers or toes pale or gray color of the lips/tongue/palms of hands A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. … muscle weakness/pain and numbness/tingling in their fingers or toes. This medication can affect fertility in …
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… become teens and grow into adults, they may have problems handling strong emotions. Sometimes these struggles can lead … Down syndrome shows signs of: Bluish colour of the lips and fingers. Difficulty breathing . Call a doctor now if: Your … Down syndrome shows signs of: Bluish colour of the lips and fingers. Difficulty breathing . Call a doctor now if: Your …
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… eating. When driving, avoid clenching the wheel with both hands, because often your teeth will be clenched also. Do … Clench or grind your teeth, bite your lips, or chew your fingernails. Clench things such as pens, pipes, or cigars … Clench or grind your teeth, bite your lips, or chew your fingernails. Clench things such as pens, pipes, or cigars …
Medications
… not take by mouth or inject. To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the … and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply … and gently close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of your eye (near the nose) and apply …
