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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … to learn how safely take a rectal temperature. Always wash your hands before and after taking your child’s temperature. … if your child: Has a fever for more than 3 days Is not eating or drinking well Is lethargic (low energy), …
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… Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… the virus for many years. Being severely tired can affect your ability to work, take care of yourself, and enjoy your life. There can be many reasons why you are tired. It …
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… is the first 10 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnancy begins when your egg joins with a sperm (fertilization) and attaches to the lining of your uterus. You may start noticing signs as early as 5 weeks. You may start to feel different in your body and your emotions. In early pregnancy, your body …
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… You may not feel close to people, or you may feel on edge. Your friends and family may tell you that you don't seem the … event. Anger gives you the energy to act quickly and help yourself or others. Your body goes into a "survival" mode. After the event, when …
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… chemicals. Breathing in these substances can irritate your lungs or cause them to swell and get inflamed. If you … asthma, being exposed to these things on the job can make your asthma worse. Treatment involves reducing your exposure to substances that trigger symptoms and taking …
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… eustachian tubes can cause several symptoms. For example, your ears may hurt or feel full. You may have ringing or popping noises in your ears. Or you may have hearing problems or feel a little dizzy. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor will ask about your symptoms. Your doctor will …
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… nothing to worry about. But it is a good idea to see your doctor, because fainting could have a serious cause. … consciousness and fall or lie down, more blood can flow to your brain so you wake up again. Most causes of fainting are … things, including stress, pain, fear, coughing, holding your breath, and urinating. Orthostatic hypotension, or a …
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… If you have stable angina , you can usually predict when your symptoms will happen. For example, symptoms may happen … angina or a heart attack , symptoms are different from your typical pattern of stable angina. For example, you may … in the chest. But you might feel symptoms in other parts of your body. Some people feel pain, pressure, or a strange …
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… fix. This checklist helps you find hazards in each room of your home, and it gives tips on how to fix the problem. … Preventing Falls at Home Floors ____Move furniture so that your path through a room is clear. ____Remove throw rugs on … the full length of the stairs. Kitchen ____Move items in your cabinets so that the things you use a lot are on the …