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… be done at any time. It doesn't matter when you last ate. Your fasting blood sugar level is equal to or greater than … test is done after you don't eat or drink anything but water for 8 hours. Your 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test result is equal to …
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… ingredients that make them safe and effective to protect your child from disease. Each vaccine contains a small … or weakened and the toxoids are inactive. Vaccines help your child’s immune system build protection against disease. … in the environment. Aluminum is found in the air, food and water. It is even in breast milk and infant formula. The …
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… for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … by kissing or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipsticks, water bottles, sport mouth guards or mouthpieces of musical …
Healthy eating
… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your body needs vitamin B12 to help keep your nerve and red blood cells healthy and to make DNA, the … rump roast, cooked 75 g (2 ½ oz) 2.3 Tuna, light, canned in water, drained 75 g (2 ½ oz) 2.2 Salmon, Atlantic farmed, …
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… on them. How do I prevent salmonellosis? Always wash your hands after you use the bathroom or change a diaper … snakes and iguanas, can carry Salmonella bacteria. Wash your hands well after handling these animals or pets and … drips. You can also thaw frozen foods under cold running water, or in the microwave. These methods can thaw food at …
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… to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … of an infected person. This can happen by eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. Due to immunization, polio …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … amiloride and hydrochlorothiazide. Both medications are "water pills" (diuretics) and cause your body to get rid of …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … you may crush the tablet. Mix the crushed tablet with water in a glass, then drink the mixture right away. Refill …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … tablets may be swallowed whole, chewed, or mixed in water or fruit juice. If the tablets are chewed, drink a …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, cough, runny nose, and … other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose …