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… Coughs, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … and soothe an irritated throat. Honey or lemon juice in hot water or tea may help a dry, hacking cough. Gargle. Try …
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… this page: Overview Overview Protecting your baby Each new learning stage for your baby requires you … child can slip and fall in the tub or on the wet floor from water that has splashed out of the tub. Remove hazards from … it hard to walk. Have your child stay seated when eating or drinking. Don't allow your child to walk or run with any …
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… Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … as kissing, or sharing food, drinks, cigarettes, lipstick, water bottles, and mouth guards used for sports or …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … blood (hyponatremia), which can be serious or even fatal. Drinking too much liquid, using certain medications (such as "water pills"/diuretics including furosemide, glucocorticoids …
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… weather. Warm up and cool down thoroughly Take time for your body to prepare for and recover from activity. Drink … exercise When the weather's cold, we often forget to drink water, but it's still important to stay hydrated. Try to … an inner layer of fabrics that pull moisture away from your skin. The outer layer should keep the wind out (for …
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… Pain, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … dehydration Mild Mild dehydration Are you having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids you've lost? Little …
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… Diaper Rash On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms … disposable diaper. Gently wash the diaper area with warm water and a soft cloth. Rinse well, and dry completely. …
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… shelter so you can get out of the cold, the wind, or the water. Remove cold, wet clothes. Put on dry clothing, … fabric that insulates well, such as polypropylene. Cover your head. If dry clothing is not immediately available, you … Move around, but don't be so active that you sweat. Whirl your arms around like a windmill to get your blood moving …
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… foodborne illness include intense abdominal cramps and watery diarrhea. Your symptoms usually appear 6 to 24 hours after eating … usually is over within 24 to 48 hours. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do a medical history and physical …
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… or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information … are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off your body with a large amount of room temperature water, but not all chemicals are treated this way. It is …