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… at a water table, stay close enough to watch - and reach - your child at all times. Always hold onto your toddler’s hand when on a dock or near a pool - your toddler might suddenly … the water. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) do not always have that ability. They also do not float as well as a …
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… Information Overview Disposable gloves are gloves that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your … from spreading to you and to the other person. Use gloves whenever you might touch body fluids, such as saliva, blood, … there are times when you choose not to use gloves or don't have any, keep your hands as clean as possible. After coming …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and … usually into a muscle as directed by your doctor. When you start treatment for TB, it is usually given once a …
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… this page: Overview Overview COVID-19 and influenza (flu) have similar symptoms. The two can be hard to tell apart. The only way to know for sure which illness you have is to be tested. If you have questions about … surfaces that you touch. And be sure to wear a mask when you're around other people. This is also good advice if …
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… contains antibodies that protect the body against diseases. When you are given an immunoglobulin, your body uses antibodies … in some cases of autoimmune disease . Help people who have an inherited problem making their own antibodies or …
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… infected humans. Some of these diseases can be passed from your pet to you. What diseases can I catch from my pet? Pets … can all spread diseases to humans. Disease may be spread when touching an infected pet, or by coming into contact … their hands right after touching animals. Many children have been infected by touching pets and then putting their …
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… urea nitrogen (BUN) test measures the amount of nitrogen in your blood that comes from the waste product urea. Urea is made when protein is broken down in your body. Urea is made in … and cause a low BUN value. Women and children may have lower BUN levels than men because of how their bodies …
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… Preventing Poisoning in Young Children On this page: Overview Overview If you have a possible poisoning emergency, call 9-1-1 or your … unattended, even for a moment. Many poisonings occur when an adult becomes distracted by the doorbell, a …
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… Wrist On this page: Overview Overview Your doctor can give you information about exercises for building flexibility and … with a light weight. If any exercise or motion causes pain or swelling, stop that exercise, or reduce the …
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… three conditions must be met to make sure that it works: Your baby must be 6 months of age or younger. After your … milk. You can't use formula or other supplements. And you have to breastfeed for both day and night feeding, with no … feedings at night. You must not have a period (amenorrhea). When your periods start, use some other birth control …
