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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … Separate Germs from raw foods can spread to other foods when not handled properly. This is called cross … foods by the best before date. Does my child-care facility need a food service permit? Some licensed child-care …
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… Abdominal Pain, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … pain 1 to 4: Mild pain Mild pain Does the belly feel hard when you touch it? Normally the belly is soft and has some … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to …
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… Menstrual Cramps On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … a medical problem. It often starts during the teen years, when periods first start. But the pain often improves as you … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to …
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… Reducing risk of food allergy in your baby Last updated March 31, 2020 Download PDF Document … increased risk. What is food allergy? Food allergy occurs when the immune system mistakes a specific protein (an … baby has eczema, try to keep it well controlled. If you need help to control your baby’s eczema, talk to your baby’s …
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… Information What is a calf muscle injury? Your calf muscle is actually two muscles, the gastrocnemius … you barely able to walk. How can you care for yourself when you have a calf muscle injury? Most calf muscle strains … the next 3 days. Try to keep it above the level of your heart. This will help reduce swelling. Be safe with …
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… Domestic Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … emotional, or sexual abuse is not okay in any relationship. When it occurs between spouses or partners or in a dating … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to …
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… Nosebleeds On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … It's normal for some people to feel a little light-headed when they first stand up. But anything more than that may be … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to …
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… Diarrhea, Age 11 and Younger On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … and those with other health risks, need special attention when they have diarrhea. They can quickly become dehydrated … . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview … next step if this medicine doesn't work? Will I need any tests while I'm on this medicine? How much does the medicine … for a few days to make sure the medicine agrees with me? When and how do I take it? How is the medicine taken (for …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview Overview Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods . After 1 … recommend testing as needed. These health problems include: Heart disease and stroke. Your risk of heart disease and …
