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… bacteria can also cause strep throat, scarlet fever, skin infections and rheumatic fever. It is not fully understood … see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . How is it spread? Group A streptococcus … you have a small cut or wound, wash it well in warm soapy water, and keep it clean and dry with a bandage. How is it …
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… to adjust to the increasing and decreasing pressure of the water as you breathe compressed air. Pressure changes can cause injuries when you drop down into the water (descend) and come back up (ascend). Scuba injuries … can't equalize the pressure between it and the surrounding water. This kind of injury is called barotrauma. As you …
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… gets in your eye, wash the affected eye(s) well with water and contact your doctor. If the medication gets on your skin, wash the area well with soap and water. Side Effects See also Warning section. Pain/redness … (cannabis). Thiotepa can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid …
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… your skin, immediately wash the area well with soap and water. If this medication gets in your eye, open the eyelids and flush with water for 15 minutes, then get medical help right away. … to chest area) Daunorubicin can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid …
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… infection. This is called sensitivity testing. Examples of infections that may be found during a throat culture … For this test, you will gargle a small amount of salt water and then spit the fluid into a clean cup. This method … For this test, you will gargle a small amount of salt water and then spit the fluid into a clean cup. This method …
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… soft plastic (silicone) shell and filled with saline (salt water). The risks of a testicular prosthesis include … soft plastic (silicone) shell and filled with saline (salt water). The risks of a testicular prosthesis include …
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… can occur at any time of year. These upper respiratory infections (URIs) spread easily. Babies and young children … illness is going around. Wash your hands often. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer or an … Learn more Child Safety: Washing Toys to Prevent Germs Foodborne Illness and Safe Food Handling Handwashing …
