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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… produce brush to scrub fruits and vegetables with firm skin like carrots, potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw …
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Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… Shortness of breath Headaches Fatigue Nausea Dizziness Skin problems Higher concentrations may cause: Lung …
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Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

… purpose. For example, they may cut, scratch, or bite their skin until it bleeds. Self-injury is serious. So it's … purpose. For example, they may cut, scratch, or bite their skin until it bleeds. Self-injury is serious. So it's …
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Hearing loss in children

… (pain in the ear) Bad smell from the ear canal Reddened skin around the ear An object in the ear canal An injury to …
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Human Papillomavirus HPV Test of the Cervix

… are many types of HPV. Some low-risk types cause common skin warts . Some cause genital warts. These may be … are many types of HPV. Some low-risk types cause common skin warts . Some cause genital warts. These may be …
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Breathing Problems Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer

… mask must fit snugly, with no gaps between the mask and the skin. Press down on the inhaler: Step 4 slide 4 of 5 < Prev … mask must fit snugly, with no gaps between the mask and the skin. Press down on the inhaler: Step 4 slide 4 of 5 < Prev …
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Valley Fever

… period . In rare cases, valley fever can spread to the skin, bones, lymph nodes , and organs. It can lead to … period . In rare cases, valley fever can spread to the skin, bones, lymph nodes , and organs. It can lead to …
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Bartholin Gland Cyst

… Injuries Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin Vaginal Yeast Infections Current as of: August … Injuries Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the Skin Vaginal Yeast Infections Current as of: August …
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Low Blood Pressure Hypotension

… weak. Being confused. Being tired. Having cold, clammy skin. Breathing very fast. Having a fast heartbeat. If you … weak. Being confused. Being tired. Having cold, clammy skin. Breathing very fast. Having a fast heartbeat. If you …
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Suprapubic Catheter Care

… include a new catheter, syringes, sterile fluid, gloves, skin cleaning supplies, and lubricant. Here are general … include a new catheter, syringes, sterile fluid, gloves, skin cleaning supplies, and lubricant. Here are general …