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COVID-19: Caring for Someone Who Is Sick On this page: … Overview Overview Most people who get COVID-19 will recover with time and home care. Here are some … as soon as symptoms start or the person tests positive for COVID-19. This is especially important if the person you're …
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… barbless fish hook. It may reduce the chance of a fish hook injury. Fishhook injuries often occur when you remove a slippery, flopping fish from your line. Injury may also occur when you cast a line, when another … walk barefoot near fishing gear. The chance of a fish hook injury rises if you aren't familiar with fishing gear. Most …
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Injury to the Tailbone (Coccyx) On this page: Overview … occur when you slip or fall and hit your tailbone (impact injury). The most common symptom of a tailbone injury is pain when you sit, especially if you slump or sit …
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… Heat After an Injury On this page: Overview Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat because it … swelling, especially in the first few hours right after the injury. If you decide to use heat and you notice that the …
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… Traumatic Brain Injury On this page: What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can range from a mild concussion to a severe …
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… develop from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. They can also be caused by the natural process of … can help relieve minor aches and pains. Sudden (acute) injury Injuries are the most common cause of shoulder pain. A sudden (acute) injury may occur from a fall on an outstretched arm, a …
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… right away when a permanent tooth has been knocked out. An injury could crack, chip, or break a tooth. Or it could make … rub the inside of your mouth and make your mouth sore. An injury to your mouth or lips may cause a large, loose flap … tongue ( frenulum ) may tear or rip. Usually this type of injury will heal without stitches. It's generally not a …
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… may occur from everyday wear and tear, overuse, or an injury. The groin areas are located on each side of the body … all that's needed to relieve symptoms and heal. Groin injury An acute groin injury may occur from a direct blow, a stabbing injury, or a …
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Covid-19 Vaccine (Pfizer-Biontech) - Injection On this page: … and your specific health needs. Uses Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is used to protect you against coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19. You can get more information from your health care …