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… from a sick person to another person. How do I avoid getting sick? To reduce the risk of E. coli infection: … Caution: Mixing bleach with products that contain acid or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious …
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… Iron deficiency anemia means that your body doesn't have enough iron to make red blood cells . Iron is important … iron levels. These include heavy menstrual bleeding, not getting enough iron in food, and health problems that cause … from your iron pills and food. Take vitamin C (ascorbic acid) or drink orange juice with your pills. Vitamin C helps …
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… page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated against the flu Flu symptoms The severity … of an influenza infection can vary from mild to severe. Getting sick from influenza can put you at risk of severe … Avoid close contact with other people until you feel well enough to get back to your usual day-to-day activities. The …
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… Spinal Cord Injury: Self-Assisted Cough On this page: Getting Started Getting Started A strong cough is important to help clear … a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. If you have enough strength and balance, you may be able to do a …
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… active, full lives by taking good care of themselves and getting regular checkups to watch for liver problems. Others … NRTIs have caused severe liver problems or a buildup of acid in the blood. After any kind of treatment for hepatitis … side effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes …
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… in Preterm Newborns Treatments a Preterm Infant May Need Getting to Know the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) … this time. Make time for yourself. Try to be sure you get enough rest, food, exercise, and fresh air and sunlight. Get … What to Expect When You Have an Extremely Premature Infant Getting to Know the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) The …
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… sucking, such as: Premature infants, who may not be strong enough to breastfeed well. Full-term babies with latch-on … Your baby is gaining weight and has wet and dirty diapers. Getting help Nipple shields look simple, but there are some … Your baby is gaining weight and has wet and dirty diapers. Getting help Nipple shields look simple, but there are some …
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… or sulfa medications vitamin deficiency (folate or folic acid) severe allergies asthma decreased bone marrow function … or sulfa medications vitamin deficiency (folate or folic acid) severe allergies asthma decreased bone marrow …
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… Cancer: Home Treatment for Fatigue On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Fatigue, or feeling very tired, is a common … Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Be sure to drink enough fluids. Limit caffeine and alcohol. They can make you …
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… and snacks. Avoid frequent sipping on sweet liquids and/or acidic drinks Eat healthy foods and limit foods that are … and bones by eating healthy foods during pregnancy and getting enough calcium and vitamin D. To prevent passing bacteria to …
