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… non-fatal drowning? Drowning happens when a person is underwater and breathes water into the lungs. A drowning that doesn't result in … is attached to the ventilator. Medicines to help prevent infection or to treat symptoms, such as seizures or pressure …
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… with a vagina. Douche. Have another sexually transmitted infection (STI). Don't use condoms. Bacterial vaginosis is … Practice good hygiene. Wash your vulva daily with water or mild, unscented soap. Clean diaphragms, cervical … Do not wash your vulva more than once a day. Use plain water or a mild, unscented soap. Do not douche. Can yogurt …
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… cream form, not aerosol Oral rehydration solution (ORS) and water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your … nurse about which vaccines your child needs and the risk of infection while travelling. How can I prevent illness? … Breastfeeding is the best way to reduce the risk of foodborne and waterborne illness. You should purify (boil and …
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… need it, eat well, and exercise regularly. Drink plenty of water before, during, and after you are active. This is very … you have low iron levels (are anemic ) or have signs of infection. At each prenatal visit you'll be weighed, have … or midwife Alcohol and drugs Tobacco smoke Sources of foodborne illness that may cause listeriosis or toxoplasmosis …
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… is by breastfeeding. Breastfed toddlers have fewer ear infections, which can affect hearing. Read some more advice … away from second hand smoke. It increase the risk of ear infections Avoid putting your toddler to bed with a bottle, this can cause of ear infections Use only a light towel when cleaning your …
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… Basics What is an enterovirus D68 infection? Enterovirus D68 is an infection in the lungs and breathing passages (respiratory … This is one of many kinds of enteroviruses. Enterovirus infections usually cause mild, cold-like symptoms. But an …
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… to Ask the Doctor Monitoring Your Medicines in the Hospital Preventing problems Prevent Medical Errors Keeping Track of Medicines Hospital Staph Infections (MRSA) Avoiding Infections in the Hospital Preventing Falls in the Hospital Your child in the hospital …
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… experience issues such as poor air quality or contaminated water. For more information on emergency preparedness, … Sometimes smoky air can increase the risk of certain infections, such as COVID-19, for children, infants, older … Columbia: Recover after a wildfire . Food safety and water quality If there is a wildfire in your area, the power …
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… eyes, rinse the affected eye right away and completely with water or saline. Numbness in the eye can lead to injury … kidney disease liver disease skin problems (such as infection, dermatitis, eczema) If you are going to have an … eyes, rinse the affected eye right away and completely with water or saline. Numbness in the eye can lead to injury …
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… blood vessels called glomeruli that filter waste and extra water from the blood. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of protein in the blood. Protein helps move water from the tissues into the blood. When the tiny filters … Diseases such as lupus and certain cancers. Infections, such as HIV , hepatitis B , and hepatitis C . …