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… Lidocaine/Tetracaine - Topical 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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… Foodborne Illness: Toxoplasmosis On this page: … or other contaminated surfaces. This can happen by putting your hands to your mouth after gardening, cleaning a cat's litter box, or …
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… Toxoplasmosis During Pregnancy On this page: Topic … a baby and are worried that you may have toxoplasmosis, ask your doctor about getting tested. Routine testing is not … usually immune and can't get it again or pass it on to your baby. But if you aren't immune, you'll want to take …
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… Shift Work Sleep Disorder On this page: … staying awake or alert when you are supposed to work your shift. You may not be able to sleep during the day, and … do get. Shift work sleep disorder involves a problem with your body's 24-hour internal clock, or circadian rhythm. …
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… HIV: Why Healthy Eating Matters On this page: Overview Overview Eating … an important part of treating HIV . Good nutrition can help your immune system stay strong, which in turn may help your body fight HIV. Knowing the best way to nourish your …
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… Types of Domestic Abuse On this page: Overview Overview If you want to … help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. …
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… Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (pPROM) On this page: … leaks slowly or gushes out. You may hear it called "having your water break." When this happens before contractions … rupture of membranes (pPROM). What are the symptoms? When your water breaks, it often feels like a large gush of …
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… (HBV). Tell the people you live with or have sex with about your illness as soon as possible. The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that people in close contact … all sexual activity or use latex condoms. Do this until your doctor tells you that you can no longer give hepatitis …
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… Spinal and Epidural Anesthesia On this page: Overview Overview Spinal and epidural anesthesia are … training will give you numbing medicine. It's given near your spinal cord and the nerves around it. You may get this medicine for a procedure on the lower part of your body. One example is a surgery on your lower belly, …
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… Breast/chest milk provides all of the nutrition that your baby needs. Most healthcare providers recommend that you exclusively breastfeed or chestfeed your baby for the first 6 months. Find information and … resources to support you with breastfeeding or chestfeeding your baby. Chestfeeding is a term that is becoming more …
