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… after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a specialist for … tissues, tampons, razors, dental floss) Clean and disinfect areas that could have blood on them using a fresh solution …
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… or have medicine to relax you during surgery. And the area will be numbed if you're awake. It's often numbed even … and their daily routine soon after surgery. In some cases, your doctor may suggest a rehabilitation program. This may … for lumbar disk herniation: The spine patient outcomes research trial (SPORT): A randomized trial. JAMA , 296(20): …
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… oral-anal (mouth to anus) contact, getting stool on your fingers and then touching your mouth, or by putting objects in your mouth that may … Dispose of dirty diapers properly Disinfect diaper changing areas with diluted household bleach (5.25% hypochlorite). …
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… protect you against future exposures to the virus. Check your immunization record to see how many doses of mumps … of mumps vaccine are recommended for protection. Contact your health care provider to find out if you need to be … been in contact with a person with mumps or traveled to an area with a mumps outbreak, get examined by a health care …
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… personnel Those living or travelling in a high risk area for meningococcal disease For information on high risk … people may need additional doses of the vaccine. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need more doses … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… bacteria Military personnel Those traveling to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For … old you are when the immunization series begins. Speak with your health care provider for more information. It is … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your antibody test is positive, you need a ribonucleic acid … the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 months since your last test Talk to your partner(s) about safer sex and … needle? Follow these steps: If possible, keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area …
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… working or traveling in countries, particularly in rural areas, where hepatitis A is common Immigrants from countries … there is ongoing infection Zoo-keepers, veterinarians and researchers handling non-human primates Those involved in … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… something many people use for back pain. And you can do it yourself with a tennis ball. To help you relax, you could … first, or do a few stretches. But that's up to you. Lie on your back. Keep your knees bent and your feet flat on the … and then lift yourself and move the ball to another area. "Roll" your back over the ball. You can also do this …
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… by a water supplier and then delivered through pipes to your home. Alternatively, you may receive water from a … in place to ensure that the drinking water delivered to your home is safe. Learn about how water quality is … lifted. Check if there is a drinking water advisory in your area. You can also educate yourself on how to prevent …
