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… Caregiving: Skin Care for Immobile Adults On this page: Overview Overview As we get older, our skin gets thinner and drier, so it is easier to … are already moist. More moisture can lead to rashes and infections. A humidifier may help prevent dry skin. Make …
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… Group B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns On this page: … breathing rate, and trouble feeding. Newborns also may get infections of the blood (sepsis), lung (pneumonia), or … breathing rate, and trouble feeding. Newborns also may get infections of the blood (sepsis), lung (pneumonia), or …
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… Recurrent Vaginal Yeast Infections On this page: Overview Overview What are recurrent vaginal yeast infections? For your vaginal yeast infections to be thought of as recurrent, you must have …
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… Chickenpox: Preventing Skin Infections On this page: Overview … over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find him or her scratching. Use … over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find him or her scratching. Use …
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… Sexually Transmitted Infections: Treatment On this page: Overview Related … to others. Sexually Transmitted Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: … to others. Sexually Transmitted Infections Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: …
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… the rash may not appear at all, or it may look different in adults Some people may only have pain in their joints, … feet or knees and no other symptoms. This is more common in adults, especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one … it is caused by a virus. Antibiotics only work against infections caused by bacteria. The following home treatment …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated March 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number … the day. What nutrients are important as we age? As you get older, your body’s ability to use or absorb some nutrients … over the age of 70 have higher calcium needs than younger adults. High calcium foods include canned fish with bones, …
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… Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults On this page: Overview … practice guidelines for the periodic eye examination in adults in Canada. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology , 42 … practice guidelines for the periodic eye examination in adults in Canada. Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology , 42 …
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… Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … membrane). Hearing loss often comes with age. As people get older, ear problems are more likely to be related to: … is called referred ear pain and is more common in older adults. Causes of referred ear pain can include dental …
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… Finding Health Problems Early Sexually Transmitted Infections Citations Public Health Agency of Canada (2008, updated 2010). Chlamydial infections. In Canadian Guidelines on Sexually Transmitted Infections . Available online: …
