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… each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use the … wash fruits and vegetables under cool, running water before eating or cutting them, even if you plan to peel …
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… Works Risks Surgery Overview Aortic valve replacement gives you a new aortic heart valve. The new valve may be … or made of animal tissue. You and your doctor can decide before surgery which type of valve is best for you. The … doctor has replaced your aortic valve, the doctor will restart your heartbeat. Then the doctor may use wire to put …
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… is also tested for the presence of blood-borne viruses before being used to make RabIg. Many chemical and physical … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If … series of vaccine. If you completed a rabies vaccine series before being exposed to the rabies virus you should get 2 …
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… his development, his testicles are in his belly. Normally, before he is born, his testicles move down into his scrotum, … undescended. It is most common in baby boys who were born before their due date or who were very small at birth. Most … (drops) on its own by the time the baby is 3 months old. If your baby's testicle hasn't dropped by the time he is 6 …
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… the intellectual and behavioural development of infants and young children. Lead-based paint is a dangerous source of … railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, consider the following … paint? Lead-based paint was commonly used in homes built before 1960. Both exterior and interior paint produced …
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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … Positioning on forehead Exposure to cold or hot weather before temperature measurement Follow the best practices and … ear thermometers) with cool, soapy water and rinse off before and after use. How should I take a child’s …
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… Given outdoor play, much of our exposure to UV rays occurs before we are 18 years of age. By the time we are adults, … children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, you can significantly reduce their risk of developing skin … exposed to the sun. Do a patch test on a small area of skin before applying the product more widely, or use a …
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… The following exercises will help strengthen the muscles in your neck as well as relieve existing neck pain . You don't … pain. Do each exercise slowly. Talk to your doctor before doing any of these exercises. Side and diagonal … pain. Do each exercise slowly. Talk to your doctor before doing any of these exercises. Side and diagonal …
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… melanoma. It usually spreads first into nearby lymph nodes before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin … the skin. Unexplained weight loss. Swelling or pain in your belly. Ongoing (chronic) cough or shortness of breath. … melanoma. It usually spreads first into nearby lymph nodes before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin …
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… Preoperative issues in amputations Preoperative care before amputation is similar to any major surgery. A … must be carefully assessed and their medical care optimized before the operation. The importance of the preoperative … than walking on a below-the-knee prosthesis, although young, relatively healthy people manage much better than …