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… in later life can affect a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm …
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… give advice unless asked for it or you feel your child's safety is involved. Don't ridicule or shame your child. Have … give advice unless asked for it or you feel your child's safety is involved. Don't ridicule or shame your child. Have …
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… jaw to relieve sore, tense muscles. Dip a towel in hot tap water or warm a damp towel in a microwave oven. You may also … set on low or medium. Apply moist heat (no warmer than bath water) to your jaw muscles 3 to 4 times a day for 15 minutes … jaw to relieve sore, tense muscles. Dip a towel in hot tap water or warm a damp towel in a microwave oven. You may also …
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… the burn first appears. If the chemical can be rinsed with water, the burning process can be reduced if the area is rinsed immediately with water. Waiting just a few minutes to rinse the burned area … the burn first appears. If the chemical can be rinsed with water, the burning process can be reduced if the area is …
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… on itchy areas. Do not take hot showers or baths. Hot water can make itching worse. After bathing, pat excess water off your skin. Then apply moisturizer before your skin … on itchy areas. Do not take hot showers or baths. Hot water can make itching worse. After bathing, pat excess …
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… moisture to the air. Don't use a hot vaporizer. Use only water in the humidifier. Hold your child in your lap, and … minutes. Make sure your child is not burned by the hot water or steam. Do not leave your child alone in the … moisture to the air. Don't use a hot vaporizer. Use only water in the humidifier. Hold your child in your lap, and …
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… when the skin is wet. Wet conditions (rain, being in water, sweat). Water on the skin causes you to feel cool and lose heat. Wet … when the skin is wet. Wet conditions (rain, being in water, sweat). Water on the skin causes you to feel cool and …
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… per litre (mmol/L) . Milliosmoles per kilogram of water (mOsm/kg water) . Milliunits per gram (mU/g) . Milliunits per litre … per litre (mmol/L) . Milliosmoles per kilogram of water (mOsm/kg water) . Milliunits per gram (mU/g) . …
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… fast before your test, do not eat or drink anything except water for 9 to 12 hours before you have your blood drawn. In most cases, you are allowed to take your medicines with water the morning of the test. The test is usually done in … fast before your test, do not eat or drink anything except water for 9 to 12 hours before you have your blood drawn. In …
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… and bedding. Wash your hands often and well. Use soap and water, and scrub for at least 20 seconds. This is especially … sick person or touched things they've touched. If soap and water aren't handy, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. … hands well after you touch it. Wash items in the warmest water allowed for the fabric type, and dry them completely. …
