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… bottle) After you finish collecting your sputum, wash your hands. For more information on proper hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs Learn How to get …
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… Some people carry a towel around with them because their hands are always wet with sweat. For these people, sweating … a weak electric current through your skin. You place your hands or feet into shallow trays of water while the current … areas that are causing problems, such as the armpits or the hands. The Botox temporarily blocks the nerves that make you …
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… drainage. Touching an infected eye leaves drainage on your hand. If you touch your other eye or an object when you have drainage on your hand, you can spread the virus or bacteria. Follow these … tips to help prevent the spread of pink eye: Wash your hands before and after you touch your eyes or face or use …
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… stand between your knees, facing away from you. With one hand, gently press your child's head against your chest. You may also use that hand to push away the upper and lower lips to make it easier to get to the teeth. With the other hand, brush your child's teeth. Pay special attention to …
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… a shower. Let them do as much of the bathing as possible. Handrails and a non-skid mat inside and outside the shower … afraid of the water or don't like how it feels. A removable hand-held shower head with a long hose may help the person … give help if they need it. Remember to use the back of your hand to test the water to make sure it's not too hot or …
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… get infections easily. Take care of your skin. Wash your hands often. You can use soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Cleaning your hands is especially important before you eat; after you use …
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… Light-headedness or dizziness . Sweaty or cold, clammy hands. Feeling jumpy. Muscle tension, aches, or soreness … breathing ( hyperventilation ), numbness or tingling of the hands or lips, and a racing heart. You may feel dizzy, … with your daily activities include: Frequently washing your hands, showering, or brushing your teeth. Constantly …
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… don't smoke around children. Encourage them to wash their hands. Make sure your child doesn't go to sleep while … drink a bottle while your baby is lying down. Wash your hands often. Handwashing stops infection from spreading by … Colds Ear Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Ear Problems and Injuries, Age …
