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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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… 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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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support What is … with an illness that cannot be cured. But if your health is getting worse, you may want to make decisions about … more Acupuncture Biofeedback Massage Therapy Meditation Getting Support Relationships take on new importance when …
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… Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Devices and Equipment … CP in your young child by lowering your child's risk for getting a brain injury. Try to prevent accidents, like … relieved by home treatment. Skin irritation that isn't getting better, starts to bleed or ooze fluid, or causes …
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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support What is … with an illness that cannot be cured. But if your health is getting worse, you may want to make decisions about … more Acupuncture Biofeedback Massage Therapy Meditation Getting Support Relationships take on new importance when …
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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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… How to Build Well-Being On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Practicing thoughts and behaviours that … a journal, create art, or play music. Prioritize sleep. Not getting enough sleep may increase your risk of injuries, …
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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 …
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… Brushing and Flossing a Child's Teeth On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Here are some tips for children's dental … your dentist if it's okay to use a rice-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste. Use a pea-sized amount for children ages 3 …
