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… steps you can take to improve your activity and health. Getting started Deciding to be more physically active is …
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… for 7 days to kill the lice. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … changed sexual partners, or have multiple sex partners, getting regularly tested for STIs will tell you if you have … will enable them to make decisions about their health and getting tested. For more information For more information on …
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… body, making you less sensitive over time to the venom. Getting a series of allergy shots can prevent a systemic … and similar activities that really put me at risk of getting stung. I carry an epinephrine shot to my work sites, … 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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… you can rely on the bus and when you might need other help getting around. Think about using taxis. It may sound … to drive, especially if you are having car crashes, getting lost, or having other problems while driving. You … 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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… Coronary Artery Disease: Helping a Loved One On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Helping with daily activities If you have a … for and preparing food. Your loved one may have trouble getting out of the house to shop for food and may depend on …
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… not overly active, but I still like to get around. I'm also getting to the point where surgery and potential … side effects matter most to you? Yes No 3. 3, Do you have enough support and advice from others to make a choice? Yes … that you understood Key concepts that may need review Getting ready to act   Patient choices What matters to you   …
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… things, even a pessary for a while. But my condition isn't getting better. It might even be getting worse. I think surgery could help me. Marta, age 65 … 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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… Care for a Skin Wound On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Skin wounds, including animal or human … has not slowed or stopped, continue direct pressure while getting help. Do not use a tourniquet to stop the bleeding. …
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… is a rare complication of strep throat. Who is at risk of getting group A streptococcal infection? Household members … nose secretions of an infected person are at higher risk of getting infected. However, most infections occur from …
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… and the northern United States. Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash … bodies may be at higher risk because: They are constantly getting wet without thoroughly drying off They usually play … or parks representatives about the water condition before getting in any lake, pond or beach Check for warning signs …