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Trichomoniasis

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a sexually … tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care … and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication … Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways that are well understood and … to reverse opioid overdose. Naloxone has no effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and …

Birth Control Pills Missed or Skipped Periods

… for women who are taking hormone pills for birth control to have very light periods or no bleeding at all. If you haven't missed any pills, skip 1 period, yet have no … results. If the test is negative, talk to your doctor about what to do about missed or skipped birth control pills. …

Hearing loss in children

… Spanish Document Vietnamese Hearing is important for your child’s social and emotional growth. The ability to … concerns that they are not hearing well or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? … Startles or cries at loud sounds Becomes quiet or smiles when spoken to Makes cooing sounds 4 to 6 months old Moves …

Pressure Injuries Prevention and Treatment

… spread pressure: Change positions at least every 2 hours if you are confined to a bed. Change as often as every 15 … dries out the skin and reduces blood supply to the skin. What can you do to treat a pressure injury? If a pressure … injuries do not need any pain medicine. Some need it just when the sore is being treated, and some need it on a …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… be life-threatening. Aspiration can cause people to wheeze, have trouble breathing, or have a hoarse voice after eating … care team to be aware of any problems a person in care has when eating, drinking or taking medication. They must be … contribute to the health and safety of persons in care. What is a care plan? Care plans help to communicate the care …

Healthy Habits for Kids

… it is to keep them and stay as healthy as possible. And when good habits are in place, it's easier to resist bad … are unhealthy—smoking, drinking too much alcohol, or always expecting the worst, for example—your child is more likely … are more likely to build those habits in their own lives. What follows is help and advice for building good, lifelong …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory … not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider … have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the …

Pertussis whooping cough

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a … bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … vaccine How does pertussis spread? Pertussis spreads easily when an infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … happens quickly and can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe …