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… armrests or wearing padding on your elbows. Apply ice or cold packs as soon as you notice pain in your muscles or … armrests or wearing padding on your elbows. Apply ice or cold packs as soon as you notice pain in your muscles or …
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… is the common name for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide. DEET is the active ingredient in the most effective and widely used … in this age group if you are in or going to an area with active WNV. Use an insect repellent with 10% or less DEET. … off your skin. How can I properly use insect repellents? Tips for proper use of insect repellents: Only use …
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… your child has difficulty with a new task or skill, don't quickly take over and show him or her how to do it. Be … your child has difficulty with a new task or skill, don't quickly take over and show him or her how to do it. Be …
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… belly size or bloating, trouble eating, and feeling full quickly. If you have one or more of these symptoms, and it … plan not working How fast is it getting out of control? Quickly (over several hours) Blood sugar quickly worsening Slowly (over days) Blood sugar slowly …
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… 12 to 24 hours. A blood test that can diagnose malaria quickly is also available. If this rapid test points to … 12 to 24 hours. A blood test that can diagnose malaria quickly is also available. If this rapid test points to …
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… feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of … feel nothing at all from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of …
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… Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such … than usual. You may pass less urine than usual. Babies can quickly get dehydrated when they lose fluids because of … dehydration in children, ages 1 to 11 years. Use these tips if your child is dehydrated. Give your child more …
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… your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Preventing … do not get angry or threaten to spank or hurt your child. Staying calm can sometimes be hard. Keep in mind that you … safely explore the concepts of soft, hard, fuzzy, wet, dry, cold, and warm. Talk. Get face-to-face and eye-to-eye with …
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… It looks like tar on a road. Blood that has moved quickly through the digestive tract or that starts near the … Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such … on the cause of your problems, you may not use all of these tips. Clean the rectal area. Gently clean the area with …
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… Treatment Overview Cognitive behavioural therapy is an active type of counselling. Sessions usually are held once a … . … Treatment Overview Cognitive behavioural therapy is an active type of counselling. Sessions usually are held once a …