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… services. Do not touch the "electrified person" with your hands . Unplug the appliance or turn off the main power … current entered the body and where it left the body. Call your doctor to discuss your burn injury. If you have a visible burn to the skin, an …
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… aids, and computer games. They are easily swallowed by children. These batteries, which contain corrosive fluids, … a disc battery: Do not cause (induce) vomiting. Call your doctor immediately to arrange for care. If your doctor is not immediately available, go to a hospital …
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… to you, body fluids from an infected person have to enter your body. The virus can enter your body through broken skin (even tiny cuts you cannot … (ICU). How well or fast you recover depends on how strong your immune system is and the quality of care you get. How …
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… each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any food, and after you … throw it out. Who is at highest risk of foodborne illness? Children under 5 years People who are pregnant Adults 60 …
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… intense in an already colicky baby. What are signs that your baby has had enough to eat? Babies give cues during … are. Pay attention to these cues to help determine when your baby has had enough to eat. A baby who is hungry will … formula than they need. Colic Feeding Your Infant Spitting Up Swallowed Air Current as of: …
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… infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect … do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …
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… clots than other types of progestin. footnote 2 Talk to your doctor about the risk of blood clots when deciding … lungs than women who use birth control pills. So talk to your doctor about your risks before you use the patch. Things that can …
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… of carbohydrate you eat. Put vegetables and fruits on half your plate. Add whole grain foods, like whole grain breads … beans, or tofu on the final fourth of the plate. Make water your drink of choice. How to use Canada's Food Guide … pork, fish, tofu, eggs, beans, and lentils. Make water your drink of choice. Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? … chemicals are within the recommended range prior to using your pool or hot tub. Disinfectants kill germs. However, … store your pool chemicals safely and keep out of reach of children. When pre‑mixing chemicals, always add chemicals to …
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… when you are exposed to cold air, water, wind, or rain. Your body temperature can drop to a low level at temperatures of 10°C (50°F) . Your body temperature can drop even if it is warmer than … increases your risk? Anyone can get hypothermia. Very young children and older people can be at higher risk. This is …
