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… On this page: Overview Overview What you pack in your first aid kit will depend on where and how long you plan to travel and the medical care available there. …
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… all instructions on the label. Make sure every doctor you see knows about all of the medicines, vitamins, or natural health products you take. This means anything you take with or without a prescription. Other chemicals can …
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… injury ( tendinopathy ) can cause pain at the side of your hip when you rise from a chair and take your first few steps, climb stairs, drive, or lie down with …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview … more than one child is called tandem breastfeeding. If you continue to feed your older child along with your newborn, keep in mind that …
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… doctor's office or clinic or an outpatient surgery centre. You receive medicine that numbs the area around the warts ( … Risks Risks of surgery are: Scarring. Bleeding. Infection. You may receive antibiotics at the time of the procedure, to reduce the risk of infection. Pain. You may need medicine for several days after the procedure. …
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… Shots, or injections, for arthritis knee pain can help you cope with the pain and be more active. The most common … 20 minutes at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin. Injecting anything into a joint or tendon has a … shots in a year. Although these problems rarely happen, your doctor may mention them to you before you get a shot …
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… bites: Treat animals for fleas. Do not let pets sleep on your bed. Vacuum rugs daily. You may need to exterminate the house or kennel area if infested with fleas. You may need to contact a professional exterminator. Related …
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… of colours, including bright blue, red, brown and green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water … has ended cyanobacteria can still persist in the water. If you are unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? …
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… may help to relieve the pain of an insect bite. While they haven't been proven scientifically, many people report relief. You can try one or more and see whether they help you. Apply calamine lotion, underarm deodorant, or witch …
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… tiny insects that can make a temporary home in the seams of your clothing or bedding (sheets, pillows, and blankets). … are places where the seams of clothing can press against your skin. It's hard to see body lice on your body. It's much easier to see lice or their eggs …
