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… also help. Think about buying the sugar-free kind. Don't smoke. Don't use other tobacco products either. And avoid second-hand smoke . When to call for help during self-care Call a …
Health features
… enteroviruses such as EV-D68, make sure to: Wash your hands. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of germs. If soap and …
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… Take extra care to avoid the spread of infection. Wash your hands often. And if your child needs daycare, choose a small … Get your child immunized as recommended. Don't let people smoke around your child. Growth and … Take extra care to avoid the spread of infection. Wash your hands often. And if your child needs daycare, choose a small …
Medical tests
… out any dentures and take off any jewellery. You may not smoke or chew gum during the test, since the stomach will … on your belly with a belt or by the technologist's gloved hand. You may be asked to cough so that the radiologist can … on your belly with a belt or by the technologist's gloved hand. You may be asked to cough so that the radiologist can …
Medications
… the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily … blood levels of this medication. Tell your doctor if you smoke or if you have recently stopped smoking. This … the urge to perform repeated tasks (compulsions such as hand-washing, counting, checking) that interfere with daily …
HealthLinkBC files
… you know has impetigo. It is very important to wash your hands after touching the rash, as impetigo spreads easily by hand-to-hand contact. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File …
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… to get your thyroid level into a normal range. If you are a smoker, your doctor will advise you to stop. Smoking will … to get your thyroid level into a normal range. If you are a smoker, your doctor will advise you to stop. Smoking will …
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… open sore. A rash and other symptoms often occur during the second stage. That's usually followed by a time without … or partners can still spread the infection. Wash your hands if you touch an infected area. This helps prevent … open sore. A rash and other symptoms often occur during the second stage. That's usually followed by a time without …
Medical tests
… again. If you can hear the tone, you signal by raising your hand or pressing a button. The headphones will then be … a sound is low or high), is measured in vibrations per second, or hertz (Hz). The human ear can normally hear … a sound is low or high), is measured in vibrations per second, or hertz (Hz). The human ear can normally hear …
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… a child's head, torso, and limbs. The spasms last for seconds and may occur in clusters. Children with West … a child's head, torso, and limbs. The spasms last for seconds and may occur in clusters. Children with West …