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… exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 … per cubic meter (Bq/m3), a measure of radioactive decay per second. Indoors, radon can be measured using both long-term …
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… such as garlic, onions, or pastrami. Smoking or using smokeless tobacco, such as snus or chewing tobacco. Bacteria … relief of bad breath. Swish it around in your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting it out. Brush your teeth, tongue, … relief of bad breath. Swish it around in your mouth for 30 seconds before spitting it out. Brush your teeth, tongue, …
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… such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Wash your hands often. Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. … you need another dose. Clean any wounds or scrapes. Do not smoke or use other tobacco products. When you quit smoking, … such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Wash your hands often. Stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. …
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… year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you use … Scrub all parts of your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and rinse them under warm water. Dry your hands with …
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… are less likely to follow food safety guidelines, like hand washing and keeping food cool, when cooking and eating … transfer bacteria from one food to another Clean Wash your hands, the cooking utensils and surfaces with hot soapy water (for at least 20 seconds). Bring along two sets of cutting boards, and …
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… your temperature: Wait at least 20 to 30 minutes after you smoke, you eat, or you drink a hot or cold liquid. Wait at … the thermometer. Spread the child's buttocks with one hand. With the other hand, gently insert the bulb end of the … very far into the ear, and it gives a reading in only a few seconds. Taking a temporal artery, forehead, or armpit …
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… fold your arms over your belly. Hold your breath for 3 to 5 seconds before the exhale. As you exhale, lean forward. Push … diaphragmatic (say "die-uh-fruh-MAT-ik") breathing. Put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. When you … fold your arms over your belly. Hold your breath for 3 to 5 seconds before the exhale. As you exhale, lean forward. Push …
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… well, especially in the early days, it might help to hand express your milk for a few minutes after feedings. A little bit of hand expression - even if you do not actually express any … the breasts spurs milk production. Watch a video on how to hand express breast milk. Useful resources Breastfeeding …
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… person to person through: Direct contact, such as shaking hands. Small droplets that form when a person sneezes or … if coughing keeps you awake. Avoid smoking and breathing second-hand smoke . This is good advice anytime, but it is especially …
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… a friend. Do a puzzle or some other activity that uses your hands. Take on a household task. Drink a glass of water. Try … exercises or yoga. Take a hot bath or shower. Occupy your hands. Try knitting, reading, or working a puzzle. Give … a friend. Do a puzzle or some other activity that uses your hands. Take on a household task. Drink a glass of water. Try …
