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… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you … of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a developing baby; about 9 out of 10 babies will have a birth defect. Babies … to an initial vaccine series should be offered a second series of vaccine. To check for immunity, hepatitis B …
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… 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … mild and generally last one to 2 days. If you have concerns about any symptoms you develop after receiving the vaccine, … COVID-19 mRNA vaccines. These were most often seen: After a second dose of the vaccine when the time between doses was …
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… an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy affects about 3 to 4 adults out of every 100. While care facilities … resident’s symptoms do not get better or get worse, give a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … stops the lice from moving, making them easier to find Sit your child under a bright light; a magnifying glass may help … to check the head for any eggs and remove them after the second treatment. The itching may last for 7 to 10 days, …
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… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … press your finger on the outside of your upper lip for 30 seconds. This will make the tablet stick to your gum. The …
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… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … be repeated. Tell your doctor if head lice remain after the second treatment with dimethicone. Side Effects Skin or eye …
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… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … used during labor/delivery to clean the bowels before the second stage of labor (pushing phase). At other times during …
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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … against their body Leave the thermometer in place for about 1 minute, until you hear the “beep” Remove the … is fully sealed off Squeeze and hold down the button for 1 second Remove the thermometer and read the temperature …
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… office or a same-day surgery centre. The procedure takes about 30 minutes. Most of this time is spent preparing your eye and the laser. The actual treatment time is very … to the surgeon's office in the next day or two. During this second visit, the surgeon will check your eye and prescribe …
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… the surgery. The doctor will make several small cuts in your belly. Then the doctor puts special tools and a camera … routine. Your doctor will give you specific instructions about what to eat after the surgery. You'll start with only … by removing the fluid from the band. Or you may need a second surgery. Access port problems. You could get an …
