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… germs can get on the changing table, the caregiver's hands, or the hands of the already-infected child. The rotavirus germs can … to other children from the caregiver's or child's unwashed hands. It may be only a few steps to the sink, but the germs …
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… When to Call Check your symptoms Knee Problems and Injuries Examinations and Tests Your doctor will ask about past injuries and what you were doing when your knee started to … Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries Knee Problems and Injuries Osteoarthritis …
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… sample. Do not urinate while you pass the stool. Wash your hands with soap and clean, running water before and after you collect the sample. Do not use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer instead of washing your hands. Sanitizer will not kill C. diff. Put on gloves before …
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… you are uncomfortable Sit or lie comfortably Have a drink handy (non alcoholic) Massage your breasts or apply a warm … ejection, try these tips: Offer one breast at a feeding. Hand express your breast milk until the first let-down or … milk flows. If your second breast is full and uncomfortable hand express for comfort only. Vary your nursing positions . …
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… And in order to ease that fear, you repeatedly wash your hands. The effects of OCD range from mild to very serious. … an object you believe has germs and then not wash your hands afterward. You would repeat that behaviour until you … a new way. For example, if you are a person who washes your hands over and over because you believe germs will harm you, …
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… a decongestant. Colds Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury Hearing Loss Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Nose Injuries Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Sore … a decongestant. Colds Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Facial Problems, Non-Injury …
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… infection. Female Genital Problems and Injuries Groin Problems and Injuries Male Genital Problems and Injuries Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: …
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… but serious disease. Back Problems and Injuries Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Menstrual Cramps Neck Problems and Injuries Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … but serious disease. Back Problems and Injuries Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Menstrual Cramps …
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… you may be able to decrease how often you need to do finger pricks to check your blood sugar. If you are not good … when you use an insulin pump. I will only have to prick my finger once a day to check my blood sugar. No, that's not … when you use an insulin pump. I will have to prick my finger often to check my blood sugar. That's right. People …
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… vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from … then touch your own eyes, mouth or nose before washing your hands. You can spread the influenza virus even before …