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Medications
… Influenza Virus Vaccine - Intramuscular On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about …
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… and Non-Medical Options for Gender Affirmation On this page: Overview Overview Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … is called gender affirmation. There are many ways to affirm your gender. There are medical and non-medical options. …
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… Seabather's Eruption On this page: … general feeling of illness (malaise). How can you care for yourself? Home treatment for seabather's eruption can help ease your discomfort and prevent other problems. Try the …
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… Care of an Insect Sting On this page: Overview Overview Insect stings … as possible. Movement will increase the spread of venom in your bloodstream. It is important to remove the stinger as … 20 seconds after a sting, 90% of the venom is injected into your body. To quickly remove the stinger: Flick the stinger …
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… Indoor Tanning: Is It Safe? On this page: Overview Overview When people use a … Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And indoor tanning … including wrinkling at a younger age than normal. Make your immune system weaker. Damage your eyes. Give you a …
Healthy eating
… have to stay in the hospital for a few days. Depending on your symptoms, you may continue to eat a regular diet, or … need a low fibre or liquid diet for a short period. Once your symptoms improve, you can gradually return to a high … reduce symptoms. Recommended amount of fibre per day Age (years) Amount per day (gram) Female 19 to 50 25 Female …
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… Fifth Disease On this page: … that infect animals, you cannot catch these from your pet or any other animal.) As a rule, people can spread … fifth disease get a rash or feel sick. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor can diagnose fifth disease by doing a physical …
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… Bone Spur On this page: … having problems related to bone spurs, such as arthritis, your doctor might order an X-ray. But most bone spurs don't cause problems. How can you care for yourself at home? Resting, using ice, and stretching the …
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… CPR Basics On this page: Overview Overview The Heart and … on the spot where the ribs come together. Put the heel of your other hand just above your fingers on the breastbone. (See a picture of hand …
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… 1, 2019 Breastfeeding alone can provide all the nutrients your baby needs for the first six months – with one notable … of 400 IU every day, from birth until 12 months of age. Babies fed formula alone do not need extra vitamin D. Give your breastfed baby liquid vitamin D supplements. These are …
