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… hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. A second type uses a urine collection cup with a test device. … strip that you hold in your stream of urine for several seconds. All kits tell you to wait a specific amount of time … hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. A second type uses a urine collection cup with a test device. …
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… Experiencing homelessness People who use illicit drugs A second dose of vaccine is recommended for people with … with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to …
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… Food may be contaminated during food processing or food handling. Food may become contaminated by the unwashed hands of an infected food handler. A frequent cause is a food handler who does not …
Medications
… for use. You may pump this medication into the palm of your hand or directly onto the desired application site. If you … to treatment. After applying this medication, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water to reduce the risk of accidentally spreading it from your hands to other people. Before dressing, wait a few minutes …
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… help you stand up or sit down. Even if you still have one hand on your walking aid, put the other hand on the surface you are sitting on or the arm of your chair. Use that hand to guide you as you sit down, and to push with as you …
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… your back, or prop yourself up on several pillows. Put one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. When you … push your belly out as far as possible. You should feel the hand on your belly move out, while the hand on your chest does not move. When you breathe out, you …
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… friend sit straight but comfortably in a chair. Place your hands on your friend's shoulders. Knead the two muscles on … Support your friend's forehead firmly with one of your hands. This lets your friend's neck muscles relax. With the thumb and first finger of your other hand, make tiny circles at the base of the skull. Gently …
Medications
… a child aged 2 through 8 years, the child should receive a second dose (usually at least 1 month after the first dose). … flu season. If the health care professional prescribes a second dose (for a first vaccination in a child aged 2 through 8 years), and the child misses the second dose, contact the health care professional to set up …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done Amniocentesis may be done during your second trimester to find certain genetic conditions as well … belly where the needle is put in. This lasts for only a few seconds. When the needle is put into your uterus, you may feel a sharp cramp for a few seconds. When the amniotic fluid is taken out, you may get a …
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… muscles and hold the position (not your breath) for about 6 seconds. Relax slowly. Repeat 8 to 12 times. You may need to … muscles and hold the position (not your breath) for about 6 seconds. Relax slowly. Repeat 8 to 12 times. You may need to …
