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Hand washing Help stop the spread of germs

… or after you take part in activities that increase your risk of getting or spreading germs. Wash your hands before …
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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… (Accutane®) for acne, significantly increase the risk of birth defects. It is important to use effective …
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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences ACEs

… be because of health-harming behaviours (like smoking or risky sexual behaviour) that are more common in people with … physical or mental health problems. It just means that your risk for those things is higher. There are things you can do … be because of health-harming behaviours (like smoking or risky sexual behaviour) that are more common in people with …
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Teens Helping a Friend Whos Talking About Suicide

… too much to handle on your own and their life could be at risk. Urge your friend to talk to a trusted adult. This … too much to handle on your own and their life could be at risk. Urge your friend to talk to a trusted adult. This …
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Care of an Insect Sting

… not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Insect Bites and … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome . Insect Bites and …
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HIV Antiretroviral Therapy ART

… you against HIV. footnote 2 , footnote 3 But to keep your risk low, you still need to use safer sex practices. Related … you against HIV. footnote 2 , footnote 3 But to keep your risk low, you still need to use safer sex practices. Related …
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Brown Recluse Spider Bite

… not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome. Antihistamines to help relieve … not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome. Antihistamines to help relieve …
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Getting Enough Potassium

… or sweet potato instead of bread at dinner. Are there any risks from potassium? A potassium level that is too high or … or sweet potato instead of bread at dinner. Are there any risks from potassium? A potassium level that is too high or …
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis

… narrow areas of your esophagus. Your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of this treatment. Current as of: … narrow areas of your esophagus. Your doctor can discuss the risks and benefits of this treatment. Current as of: …
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Birth Control Hormones The Implant

… such as herpes or HIV. A condom can be used to reduce your risk of getting an STI. It may cause irregular periods, or … such as herpes or HIV. A condom can be used to reduce your risk of getting an STI. It may cause irregular periods, or …