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… toilet bowl after a bowel movement. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor can tell if you have hemorrhoids by asking about your past health and doing a physical examination. The …
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… of Breastfeeding Planning to Breastfeed How to Breastfeed Your Health and Nutrition Feeding Patterns Pumping and … feeding a baby milk from the mother's breasts. You can feed your baby right at your breast. You can also pump your breasts and put the milk …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … developing an infection or certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, lymphoma). To reduce the risk of these serious … your risk of developing skin cancer. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and …
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… need depends on which vaccine you get. It also depends on your age and health. Most people also need "booster" doses … them stay protected. You are considered to be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines when you've received all the … at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. If you have side effects, such as a fever, be sure to …
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… is a challenging experience. Learn ways to ensure you and your baby thrive in the first year. Bonding with Your Newborn Colic Crib Safety Infant Crying NICU: … in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Newborn Rashes and Skin Conditions Positional Plagiocephaly (Flattened Head) …
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… poison ivy, oak, or sumac , immediately wash areas of the skin that may have touched the plant. Sometimes the … easily. Rinse often. This can prevent the soap from drying your skin and making the rash worse. Use creek or stream … like Tecnu and Zanfel can help remove the plant's oil from your skin. A hand cleaner, such as Goop, also may help. Wash …
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… that you use one time and then throw away. They can protect your health and the health of the person you're caring for. … Gloves can also be used when you put medicines on the skin and when you give shots. Gloves do not protect you from poking your skin with sharp objects. So if you are handling sharp …
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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least … the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a … include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, or skin rash. Possible reactions to the injection include …
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… they're sick. You can find information you need to keep your child healthy and thriving in topics such as: Health … Palsy Chickenpox (Varicella) Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections Child Abuse and Neglect Child Abuse: … in Young Children Preventing Tooth Decay in Young Children Protecting Your Child From Infections Protecting Your Child …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Estrogens that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected may have greater risks of side effects due … cause blotchy, dark areas on your face and skin (melasma). Sunlight may worsen this effect. Limit your time in the sun. …
