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… Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has … have colds and other infections. Your doctor may ask you to keep track of how much your baby moves every day. What … have colds and other infections. Your doctor may ask you to keep track of how much your baby moves every day. What …
Medical tests
… (EKG or ECG) records the electrical activity of your heart while you do your usual activities. Ambulatory … how. What you do during the test Your doctor may ask you to keep a diary of all of your activities and symptoms while … how. What you do during the test Your doctor may ask you to keep a diary of all of your activities and symptoms while …
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… Signs and rules are there to protect you and to keep pools clean and germ-free. Walk, do not run Never run … logs or big rocks can cause serious injury. Stay within your abilities Swim only where you feel comfortable. Do not … (5ft) high around your pool with a gate that a child cannot open. Keep gates closed and locked to protect your child and …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … have any serious side effects, including: blistering oozing open sores A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is … document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including …
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… If you have a possible poisoning emergency, call 9-1-1 or your local provincial Poison Control Centre immediately. … to children can also harm pets. Use the following tips to keep dangerous products or items away from children. … and sight of children. Do not keep poisons, such as drain opener, detergent, oven cleaner, or plant food, under your
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including … until you are ready to use. Once the overwrap package is opened, use the medication within 24 hours. See the product …
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… to manage menstrual bleeding. You insert a menstrual cup in your vagina to collect menstrual flow. Then you remove it to … to collect your menstrual flow. Others will automatically open when the cup is inside your vagina. Follow the … Wash your hands with soap and water. Fold the cup in half. Keep the edges together with your thumb and forefinger. Keep
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your doctor wants you to be kept away, or isolated, from … be in a special hospital room, called an isolation room, to keep you separate from other people. This may be done … into the room under a closed door or through a slightly opened window. Positive air pressure In other cases, such as …
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… infection under the skin. Do not squeeze, scratch, drain, open (lance), or puncture the lump. Doing this can irritate … infection deeper into the skin, or cause severe bleeding. Keep the area clean. Wash the lump and surrounding skin well … or heating pad over a damp towel. Be careful not to burn your skin. Do not use water that is warmer than bath water. …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … the dropper. Replace the dropper cap after each use, and keep the bottle tightly closed. If you are using another … unused single-dose containers 4 weeks after you first open the blister pack (or 3 months after opening if you …