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… Medical gloves Roll of gauze bandage, 5 cm (2 in.) wide Safety pins Sterile gauze pads, 5 cm (2 in.) square Tweezers … Medical gloves Roll of gauze bandage, 5 cm (2 in.) wide Safety pins Sterile gauze pads, 5 cm (2 in.) square Tweezers …
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… Immunization schedule Some people are concerned about safety, but immunizations are very safe - serious side …
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Foodborne Illness: Vibrio Vulnificus On this page: Condition … Information What is Vibrio vulnificus foodborne illness? Vibrio vulnificus foodborne illness is … found in oysters and other shellfish in warm coastal waters during the summer months. People who have weak immune …
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… Blockage of the airway by an inhaled object, such as food, a piece of a balloon, or a small toy. Problems that … you look in the mouth. When you swallow, it closes to keep food and fluids out of the tube (trachea) that leads to the … a fever (if your child has one). Don't wake up your child during naps or at night to take fluids. Don't force your …
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… for health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, food allergies, digestive problems, and eating disorders. To … Exercise and Weight Loss Bulimia Nervosa Carbohydrate Foods Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, and Blood Sugar … When You Have More Than One Health Problem Eating Well During Cancer Treatment Emotional Eating Energy and Sports …
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… with your throat or esophagus —the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from the back of your mouth to your … in your throat and esophagus squeeze, or contract, to move food and liquids from your mouth to your stomach without … scope. Esophagoscopy or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. During these tests, a thin, flexible instrument called a …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby starts solid foods, continue to offer human milk if you’re able to, until … feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most …
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… man-made form. It's put into vitamin pills and fortified foods, such as fortified breakfast cereals. Getting enough … women. Women who don't get enough folic acid before and during pregnancy are more likely to have a child born with a … containing folic acid, begin taking it right away. What foods contain folic acid? Folic acid is found in vitamin …
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… you can stay on a gluten-free eating plan. Don't eat any foods that contain gluten. These include foods made with wheat, barley, rye, or triticale (a … may be a result of contamination with wheat, barley, or rye during processing. But many people who have celiac disease …
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… contact the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). Use hearing protectors. If you know you are … earwax problems is to leave earwax alone. Swallow and yawn during a plane landing. If you have an upper respiratory … loss usually isn't dangerous, it can affect your personal safety. It can also reduce how much you can do in the …