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… and other people nearby. Can TB spread to others by shaking hands or kissing? TB is not spread by direct physical contact, such as shaking hands or kissing. TB is spread  through the air when a … can be put in the regular garbage. Be sure to wash your hands frequently, especially after taking off your mask or …
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… contaminated surfaces. This can happen by putting your hands to your mouth after gardening, cleaning a cat's litter … meat, especially pork, lamb, or venison, or touching your hands to your mouth after touching the meat. If you are … when you garden or do anything outdoors that involves handling soil. Cats may pass the parasite in their feces and …
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… well as the pneumococcal vaccine. Keep your child away from smoke. Do not smoke or let anyone else smoke around your child or in your house. Handling the challenges of CF You and your child will … let anyone else smoke around your child or in your house. Handling the challenges of CF You and your child will …
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… after the first ablation, you may choose to have it done a second time. Repeated ablations may have a higher chance of … fibrillation completely, you may choose to have it done a second time. Repeated ablations may have a higher chance of … again? Yes That's right. You may choose to have it done a second time. Repeated ablations have a higher chance of …
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… pressure or high cholesterol, kidney problems, or if you smoke. (See also Side Effects section.) Uses This medication … until ready to use. Do not open or break the capsules, or handle them any more than needed. If any of the powder from … who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from broken …
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… of Heart Failure Clopidogrel and Genetic Testing Cold Hands: Home Treatment Compression Stockings for Varicose … Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome Sclerotherapy Secondary High Blood Pressure Self-Care After a Stroke Sex … Sally's Story: Avoiding Metabolic Syndrome Sclerotherapy Secondary High Blood Pressure Self-Care After a Stroke Sex …
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… your blister, be sure to follow these steps: Wash your hands and gently wash the area around the blister. Wipe a … from the blister. A fever. Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries Finger, Hand, and Wrist Problems, Non-Injury Toe, Foot, and Ankle …
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… motor skills), large muscles (gross motor skills), and hand-eye coordination. Before teaching your child … it to the mouth. You may need to guide your child's arm and hand in this process. To start with, use your child's … the same strategy of physically moving your child's arm and hand, dipping the spoon into a favourite food and putting it …
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… with larger breasts may need to support the breast with a hand to make it easier for the baby to latch - keeping … like a yawn. Bring your baby in close to you. Put your hand on your baby's shoulders, not your baby's head.  … cues and behaviours VIDEO: Breastfeeding positions VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby VIDEO: Cup …
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… eye (conjunctivitis) or toxic pink eye is caused by getting smoke, liquids, fumes, or chemicals in the eye. Flushing the … eye (conjunctivitis) or toxic pink eye is caused by getting smoke, liquids, fumes, or chemicals in the eye. Flushing the …