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… Asthma: Educating Yourself and Your Child On this page: Overview Overview Educating yourself and your family about asthma is essential for you … and what you are concerned about. Always ask questions when you don't understand something about the treatment. …
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… Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Actionset Overview If you have … can come on quickly and become life-threatening. Giving yourself an epinephrine shot can slow down or stop an … may need to give a second shot. Your doctor will explain when a second shot is needed. Make sure you understand, and …
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… Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions On this page: What are the most common skin conditions in newborns? It's very common for newborns to … Sometimes dark spots may last for a few weeks or months. When cold, your newborn may get a blotchy, lacy rash …
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… Skin Cancer: Protecting Your Skin Actionset Overview Excessive exposure … skin cancer. You can reduce your risk for skin cancer by: Protecting your skin, and that of your family members, from … check your skin regularly may help find skin cancer early when it can be more easily treated. Protect your skin Stay …
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… Domestic Violence: Getting a Protective Order On this page: Overview … your children at risk for injury and even death. Getting a protective order (also called a restraining order, emergency … Inform the court of your specific safety needs, including when you are at work, those of your children, and any other …
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… Contact with blood or body fluids: Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 … person’s blood or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood borne illnesses. Body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Actionset Overview If you have … an alcohol swab. Check the insulin bottle or cartridge. When you use an insulin bottle for the first time, write the … person. Diseases, such as HIV or infection of the liver (hepatitis), can be transferred through blood. …
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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview … Overview Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your … block at least 99% of UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful when you are on sand, snow, or water. These surfaces can …
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