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… of ice and cold packs Ice towel. Wet a towel with cold water and squeeze it until it is just damp. Fold the towel, … a plastic bag or ice pack you buy at the store. Add enough water to barely cover the ice. Squeeze the air out of the … minutes, and mould well to your body. Mix 720 mL (3 cups) water and 240 mL (1 cup) rubbing alcohol in a freezer bag. …
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… The parasites can get under your skin when you swim in freshwater (such as lakes and ponds) and sometimes salt water. But you can't get swimmer's itch from swimming pools … snails. The snails in turn release the larvae into the water, where the larvae look for a host. If they come in …
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… deeper into the skin. Gently wash the area with soap and water twice a day. Dry it well. Put warm, wet cloths on the … and drain, but it may take 5 to 7 days. A warm compress or waterproof heating pad placed over a damp towel may also … let it drain. Keep cleaning it twice a day with soap and water. To help keep the infection from spreading, do not …
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… with cotton liners. This will protect your hands from water or chemicals. Apply moisturizing lotion directly to … glove or sock. Apply nail polish to slow the evaporation of water from your nail. Do not remove and reapply it more than … with cotton liners. This will protect your hands from water or chemicals. Apply moisturizing lotion directly to …
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… rinse the container with 2 ounces (60 milliliters) of water and drink the mixture right away. Repeat the rinse to … the tablet whole, you may mix the whole tablet with water as directed. Add 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) of water to a cup with the tablet inside. Do not split or crush …
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… into contact with pubic lice need to be washed with hot water or dry-cleaned. Use an automatic washing machine with water that is warmer than 50°C (122°F), or place items in a … dryer for 30 minutes. Anything that cannot be washed in hot water or dry-cleaned should be put in a sealed airtight …
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… with a virus. People get it by eating food or drinking water contaminated with feces. You may require a dose of … People get it by eating contaminated food or drinking water. One dose of hepatitis A vaccine can provide good … Agency of Canada: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/vaccines . Travel Series Health advice for travellers …
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… anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having regular meals and … preference for sweet foods Choose energy drinks instead of water and nutritious drinks like milk Vitamins and minerals … for most children and teens who are physically active. Water is the best source of hydration. For those involved in …
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… or fungus grows in your ear canal. This happens when water, sand, or other small debris irritates the delicate … doctor before putting anything in your ear. Avoid getting water in the ear until after the problem clears up. Use a … dry. After you swim or shower, shake your head to remove water from the ear canal. Gently dry your ears with the …
