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Medications
… as smoke, pollen, pet dander, dust, and mold. Because the flu virus can worsen breathing problems, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should get a flu shot every year. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
Medications
… as smoke, pollen, pet dander, dust, and mold. Because the flu virus can worsen breathing problems, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, use it … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
Medications
… on the day of treatment. Drink at least 2 glasses of fluid before treatment unless otherwise directed by your doctor. It is very important that you get plenty of fluids when you are given this medication. If you are giving … supplies safely. Avoid mixing zoledronic acid with IV fluids that have calcium in them (such as Ringer's solution, …
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… and Prepare for the Worst Earthquakes, slides, pandemic flu and other disease outbreaks, and accidents or exposures … difficult to contain. Recent health threats such as H5N1 influenza (avian flu) , SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) , the West …
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… may be overlooked or mistaken for another illness, like influenza (flu). How is it diagnosed? The doctor will ask about past … usual. Is under emotional stress. Has an illness, such as influenza (flu) or an infection. Takes a medicine that raises …
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… examination to look for signs of infection. Urine or fluid from the infected area will be tested for gonorrhea. … them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your … examination to look for signs of infection. Urine or fluid from the infected area will be tested for gonorrhea. …
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… them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your … them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your …
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… For more information, read Contact with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 … B immune globulin (HealthLinkBC File #25b) Hepatitis B vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #25a) Hepatitis B virus tests … virus) infection Preventing transmission Blood and bodily fluid precautions Contact with blood or body fluids: …
Medical tests
… caused by an infection with a virus , such as a cold or influenza (flu). Throat cultures aren't done for viral infections. … will gargle a small amount of salt water and then spit the fluid into a clean cup. This method gives a larger sample …
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… an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes acute bronchitis is caused by bacteria. … on the label. Rest more than usual. Drink plenty of fluids so you don't get dehydrated. Use an over-the-counter …
