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… Padding Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones Cancer: Home Treatment for Mouth Sores Capsaicin Care for a Skin … of a Burn Excision of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Eye Injury: First Aid for a Black Eye Eye Injury: First Aid for Minor … Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples Tattoo and Piercing Safety Tattoo Problems Tattoo Removal Thrush Tick Bites Tick …
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… Serious risks of using opioids include overdose and death. Safety tips when using long-acting opioids If you need to take opioids to manage your pain, remember these safety tips. Follow directions carefully. It's easy to … yourself by asking your doctor or pharmacist about a take-home naloxone kit. It can help you—and even save your …
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… you can help prevent spreading it to others by: Staying home from school, daycare, work and other group settings for … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… to the heart muscle during a heart attack occurs in the first 6 hours, emergency treatment may prevent damage to the … No Symptoms in chest area How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on …
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… use of pimecrolimus when it is used correctly. Long-term safety for this drug is not known at this time. There have … medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years. As with all medications, discuss the risks, benefits, … or irritation at the application site may occur during the first few days of treatment. Headache may also occur. If any …
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… As with all baby food, it's important to follow proper safety practices when using breast milk. Always use the oldest milk first - label all milk containers with the date. Watch a …
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… Why does my baby need to have their hearing screened? Every year in B.C., about 100 babies are born with permanent … hearing screening may happen in the hospital before you go home or in your community soon after birth. Most babies born … or withdrawn. In older children, parents are often the first to notice if there is a concern. Hearing loss can …
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… instead of your mouth Visit the dentist at least twice a year For more information For more information on pregnancy …
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… is that most of these problems are minor. In these cases, home treatment is all that's needed. How severe your pain … are common problems that can cause this type of pain. Home treatment may help relieve some of the discomfort. … Yes Abdominal pain No Abdominal pain How old are you? 11 years or younger 11 years or younger 12 to 55 years 12 to 55 …
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… When this happens, light-headedness and fatigue may be the first signs that you are losing blood. Heavy menstrual … main problem? Yes Dizziness No Dizziness How old are you? 3 years or younger 3 years or younger 4 to 11 years 4 to 11 … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on …
