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… from attached garages VOCs can be released from products during use and even in storage. However, the amounts of VOCs … select those suitable for indoor use Leave the area during carpet installation Ventilate the area as much as possible during the installation using fans and opening windows and …
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… for yourself at home? For your eyes Use artificial tears during the day. If one brand doesn't work, try another. Try … may want to avoid eye makeup. For your mouth Drink fluids during the day to keep your mouth moist. Try drinking small … on the label. Use moisturizing skin creams or ointments during the day. Use only moisturizing soaps while bathing. …
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… Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be … causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting protection with the vaccine at a young age is … with infected blood and some body fluids - for example during childbirth. Hepatitis B is also spread by sharing …
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… more easily treated. Protect your skin Stay out of the sun during the peak hours of UV radiation, from 10 a.m. to 4 … not heal after an injury. Have your doctor check your skin during any other health examinations. Most experts recommend … more easily treated. Protect your skin Stay out of the sun during the peak hours of UV radiation, from 10 a.m. to 4 …
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… Alcohol and falls Age-related physical changes can make getting around more challenging. Drinking alcohol can affect … depression, or inadequacy. Be mindful of your alcohol use during life changes and pay attention to any increases in … reaching out to community mental health supports for help during challenging times. Warning signs If you notice any of …
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… and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to … to pay particular attention to food preparation and storage during warm months when food is often served outside. … and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to …
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… to prolong your life. Why choose hospice palliative care? During the often difficult last stages of a serious illness, … about hospice palliative care to discuss with your doctor during your next visit. Let your family and doctor know what … care is to give you as much control and dignity as possible during the time you have left. For example, most people in …
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… is very rare to get a disease through a blood transfusion. Getting the wrong blood type by mistake is the main risk in … it is rare. For every 1 million units of blood transfused, getting the wrong blood type happens, at the most, 4 times. … weeks before they have surgery. If they need a transfusion during surgery, they can receive their own banked blood. …
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… health. (In a child or teen, losing or not gaining weight during a growth spurt is a concern.) Seeing your body as … and brittle nails. Shrunken breasts. Stopping or never getting a monthly menstrual period. Feeling cold, with a … It's not a safe way to handle a possible eating disorder. Getting early treatment improves your chances of overcoming …
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… Keep an account of important events and facts. Refer to it during the day if you are having a hard time taking it all … Keep an account of important events and facts. Refer to it during the day if you are having a hard time taking it all …
