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… Choking Rescue for Babies On this page: Overview Overview If the baby can cough … below the nipple line on the baby's breastbone and give 5 quick chest thrusts (same position as chest compressions in CPR for a baby). Keep giving 5 back slaps and 5 chest thrusts until the object …
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… in response to pressure, rubbing, or stress that continues over a long period of time. For example, bone spurs may form … that put stress on the feet, and to pressure from being overweight or from poorly fitting shoes. They may also form … You can also ask your doctor if you can take an over-the-counter pain medicine. If a bone spur is in your foot, try …
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… Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins On this page: Overview Overview Compression stockings can improve blood flow and … mild symptoms, you may want to start out using over-the-counter compression options. These can include support panty …
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… Older Children and Teens About Consent On this page: Overview Overview Asking for consent means asking someone … how to respect other people's boundaries. Here are some tips. Ask your child what consent means to them. This will … how to respect other people's boundaries. Here are some tips. Ask your child what consent means to them. This will …
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… Breast Biopsy On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It … test. Or your doctor may tell you to keep taking it. (These medicines include aspirin and other blood thinners.) Make … takes about 60 minutes. How It Feels You will feel only a quick sting from the needle if you have a local anesthetic …
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… 2013 Some people find breastfeeding easy, while others encounter challenges. Most new parents, however, have … while others will experience challenges. If you are giving an occasional bottle, watch closely to ensure your … Will breastfeeding make my breasts 'saggy'? Breasts change over your lifetime. Puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding and …
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… Sleep Problems, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else …
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… These include meningitis, an infection of the lining that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. … Minor Consent and Immunization . For more information For tips on how to help your child have a positive immunization … at https://immunizebc.ca/children/have-positive-experience/tips-school-age-teens . Image Image Child Immunization …
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… Potassium (K) in Urine Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A potassium test measures how much potassium is in … levels in your body, severe vomiting, and taking certain medicines such as diuretics and potassium supplements can …
