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… into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or … to stop diarrhea unless advised by a health care provider. Avoid using bismuth subsalicylate (such as Pepto-Bismol) to … diarrhea in children. Breastfeeding mothers should also avoid using bismuth subsalicylate. If your child has taken …
Medical tests
… can change the results of this test. You will need to avoid certain medicines depending on which kind of stool … If your stool is being tested for blood, you may need to avoid certain foods for 2 to 3 days before the test. This … wash your hands and use careful handling techniques to avoid spreading infection. Results Each lab has a different …
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… you are in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you may want to use ET to avoid early menopause after oophorectomy. But if you have … you are in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, you may want to use ET to avoid sudden early menopause after having your ovaries … be able to lower your risk of osteoporosis without ET. You avoid the risks of ET. You avoid the costs of ET. If other …
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… to have your phone during visits. If you have worries, avoid talking about them to the person who's in treatment. For example, avoid sharing any difficult feelings you may have about them … to have your phone during visits. If you have worries, avoid talking about them to the person who's in treatment. …
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… time for them to get follow-up care. It can help them avoid relapse. In a relapse, their symptoms return, and they … supportive friends and family can help them feel better. Avoid focusing on the illness. Instead, focus on what you … time for them to get follow-up care. It can help them avoid relapse. In a relapse, their symptoms return, and they …
Medical tests
… a urine sample. You will need to drink enough fluids and avoid urinating so that you will be able to collect a urine … of the day is best because bacterial levels will be higher. Avoid urinating just before having this test. How It Is Done … a urine sample. You will need to drink enough fluids and avoid urinating so that you will be able to collect a urine …
Healthy eating
… margarines and canola, olive and soybean oils. Avoid deep fried foods, large amounts of rich creamy sauces … It may help you figure out which foods cause your problems. Avoid those foods until after you have surgery. After you …
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… emotion, or numb. Have changes in your behaviours, such as: Avoiding people or places that remind you of the event. … with guilt about the event, ask your counsellor for help. Avoid using alcohol or drugs to feel better. Current … emotion, or numb. Have changes in your behaviours, such as: Avoiding people or places that remind you of the event. …
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… mix products, because they may not be compatible. Never use homemade saline solutions. (They can be easily contaminated … Always rinse the lens storage case. Let it air-dry to avoid contamination. Get routine eye examinations to check … mix products, because they may not be compatible. Never use homemade saline solutions. (They can be easily contaminated …
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… the baby after you have an asthma attack. Try to do more to avoid and control asthma triggers (such as tobacco smoke or … part of managing asthma during your pregnancy. Try to avoid things that trigger your allergy symptoms (such as … the baby after you have an asthma attack. Try to do more to avoid and control asthma triggers (such as tobacco smoke or …