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… to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human … have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus or HIV post-exposure …
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… chemicals: the aerosol produced through vaping has been found to contain chemicals and contaminants (such as … on current evidence. Compared to cigarettes, a person is exposed to lower amounts of toxic and cancer-causing … medication) If you have tried the approaches above and been unsuccessful, switching to vaping may reduce the harms …
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… two types of bronchitis: Acute Bronchitis usually comes on quickly and gets better after 2 to 3 weeks. Most healthy … Acute bronchitis also can be caused by breathing in things that irritate the bronchial tubes, such as smoke. … Don't give aspirin to anyone younger than age 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. Be safe …
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… rash by looking at it. The doctor will ask when you were exposed to the plant and how long it took the rash to … a mild rash, you can take care of it at home. Here are some tips to help with itching: Apply a cool, wet cloth for 15 to … a mild rash, you can take care of it at home. Here are some tips to help with itching: Apply a cool, wet cloth for 15 to …
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… a chronic skin condition that causes skin cells to grow too quickly. The result is thick white or red patches of skin. … psoriasis often notice times when their skin gets worse. Things that can cause these flare-ups include a cold and dry … Most of the time psoriasis can be treated at home. These tips may improve your symptoms or help reduce the number of …
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… on antidepressants and had me see a counsellor. I'd never been to a counsellor before and didn't really believe in … did help me deal with my fears. I feel so much better about things now. I look forward to every day. "Now there's no … when I'm feeling blue. They answer questions. They give me tips. They've become true friends. I still have bad days. …
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… you've checked with the doctor first. Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to Children … you've checked with the doctor first. Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines to …
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… What is dementia? We all forget things as we get older. Many older people have a slight loss … planning. Dementia usually gets worse over time. But how quickly it gets worse is different for each person. Some … Antidepressants. Examples are citalopram and trazodone. Antipsychotic drugs. Examples are olanzapine and risperidone. …
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… Even though there's no cure for the disease, there are things you can do at home to manage your symptoms and live a … Avoid lung infections. Get vaccines to protect against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumococcal disease. Wash … Even though there's no cure for the disease, there are things you can do at home to manage your symptoms and live a …
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… or any surgical hardware in the area? "Hardware" includes things like artificial joints, plates or screws, catheters, … Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such … if you also have a fever. Relief from itching Try these tips to help relieve itching from a rash. Keep the itchy …
