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Urine Culture

… a catheter to collect a urine sample reduces the chance of getting bacteria from the skin or genital area in the urine … a catheter to collect a urine sample reduces the chance of getting bacteria from the skin or genital area in the urine …

Torn or Detached Nail

… back. Apply a new adhesive bandage whenever the bandage gets wet. Watch for signs of infection such as increasing … back. Apply a new adhesive bandage whenever the bandage gets wet. Watch for signs of infection such as increasing …

Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk

… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last … diarrhea Who is at greatest risk? People at higher risk of getting sick are: Young children (5 years of age and under) … safety: Easy ways to make food safer … Unpasteurized fruitvegetable juices and ciders A potential health risk …

Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… spores are inhaled. Wild and domestic animals can sometimes get infected with C. gattii as well. The infection itself is …

Ebola virus disease

… or water. If you take appropriate precautions, the risk of getting Ebola is very low. The Ebola virus originates from …

Master List of Medicines

… you buy the medicine. If you use more than one pharmacy to get your medicines, make sure the pharmacist at each store … you buy the medicine. If you use more than one pharmacy to get your medicines, make sure the pharmacist at each store …

Breathing Problems Using a Dry Powder Inhaler

… Moisture in the air can cause the dry powder to clump together and clog the inhaler. Keep track of how much medicine … moisture in your breath can cause the dry powder to clump together and clog the inhaler. Place the inhaler in your … the water will increase the chance that the medicine will get into your bloodstream. This may increase the side …

Grapefruit Juice and Medicines

… have warnings in their patient information sheets. When you get a new medicine, ask your pharmacist which foods to avoid … have warnings in their patient information sheets. When you get a new medicine, ask your pharmacist which foods to avoid …

Comparing Stop-Smoking Medicines

… of nicotine. If you use tobacco while taking it, you won't get as much pleasure from it as you used to. You will need a … of nicotine. If you use tobacco while taking it, you won't get as much pleasure from it as you used to. You will need a …

Aortic Dissection

… vessels inside your chest. An intravascular ultrasound to get a better look at your blood vessels. How can you prevent … vessels inside your chest. An intravascular ultrasound to get a better look at your blood vessels. How can you prevent …