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… the bacteria. Symptoms usually last for less than 1 week. You can be infected and have no symptoms. In some cases, … a separate cutting board, cut all other ingredients first before cutting raw meats Wash and sanitize items that do not … cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Talk to your doctor before you take any prescription or over-the-counter … stored breast milk, donated breast milk, or iron-fortified formula. But keep up your milk supply by pumping and …
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… Inhaler Actionset Overview A metered-dose inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled … you attach to the inhaler. The chamber holds the medicine before you inhale it. That way, you can inhale the medicine … corticosteroid medicines. How to use the inhaler Getting started To get started: Talk with your doctor to be sure you …
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… Overview Setting an easy daily or weekly goal can motivate you to walk for your health. Experts recommend at least 2½ … worried about how brisk walking might affect your health. Start with an easy short-term goal. For example, walk for 5 … when you can. You could walk a lap around the grocery store before you start shopping. Park farther than usual from your …
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… care. During routine checkups visits the doctor will check your child's dental health. A visit to a dentist is … about how your child will behave, talk to your dentist before scheduling the visit. Your dentist may allow your … Don't put your baby to bed with a bottle of juice, milk, formula, or other sugary liquid. This raises the chance of …
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… for it can cause pain. But having cancer does not mean that you have to live with pain. Medicines and other treatments … and enjoy time with your family and friends. Pain control starts with finding the cause of the pain. As soon as your … not need to "tough it out" or wait until your pain is bad before you take medicine. Pain medicine works best if you …
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… But these problems are very rare in babies. Until your doctor can evaluate your baby, it is usually not advisable to stop breastfeeding or switch formula as a means to remedy suspected food digestion … your baby, use nipples with holes large enough to drip cold formula at 1 drop each second. Swallowing air when crying. A …
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… Alcohol and Your Health On this page: Topic … how much you drink. When is it okay for young people to start drinking? Young people should wait at as long as … your child. If you choose to drink, breastfeed just before you drink alcohol. And wait to breastfeed at least 2 …
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… On this page: Health Tools Is VBAC Right for You? What Affects VBAC Success Risks of VBAC and Caesarean … you have had a caesarean delivery (also called a C-section) before, you may be able to deliver your next baby vaginally. … you have just one low caesarean scar and your labour is not started with medicine. This risk is why VBAC is often only …
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… long as 1 year. When is spitting up a sign of a problem? If your baby starts spitting up after every feeding, there may be a … during feedings. Do not add cereal to breast milk or formula without first consulting your doctor. Do not smoke …
