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Breast Self-Examination

… used to feel your tissue close to your breastbone and ribs. Avoid lifting your fingers away from the skin as you feel … used to feel your tissue close to your breastbone and ribs. Avoid lifting your fingers away from the skin as you feel …
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Intravenous Pyelogram IVP

… to small amounts of radiation is low. It is not a reason to avoid these tests for most people. There is a slight risk of … to small amounts of radiation is low. It is not a reason to avoid these tests for most people. There is a slight risk of …
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Residential hot tubs and pools Health and safety tips

… such as nausea, dizziness or fainting, and even death. Avoid staying in the hot tub for more than 10 minutes at one …
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Urethritis

… as well as latex or polyurethane condoms to prevent STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 …
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Cervicitis

… as well as latex or polyurethane condoms to prevent STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 …
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Trichomoniasis

… as well as latex or polyurethane condoms to prevent STIs) Avoid using condoms with spermicides containing nonoxynol-9 …
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Campylobacter infection

… internal temperature for other meats is 71º C (160º F) Avoid direct contact between raw meats and other uncooked …
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Safety tips for swimmers

… in and out of the pool Use a handrail if possible and avoid climbing on slippery or unstable surfaces. Look before …
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Yellow fever vaccine

… generally not get the vaccine, however if travel cannot be avoided, discuss the benefits versus the risks of the yellow …
Healthy eating

Healthy eating guidelines for pregnancy

… Additional resources for specific food safety information. Avoid alcohol during pregnancy. You can have caffeine in …