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… to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … stops the lice from moving, making them easier to find Sit your child under a bright light; a magnifying glass may help … to make sure that any head lice that have hatched after the first treatment are killed before they have a chance to lay …
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… vaccine can receive it for free as long as they get their first dose before they turn 19 and the last dose before they … sexual orientation Males who are street-involved Contact your health care provider to get immunized. Unless mentioned … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency …
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… What is folic acid? Folic acid is one of the B vitamins your body needs for good health. The vitamin is also called … before, during, and after pregnancy. footnote 2 Talk with your doctor or midwife about the amount that is right for … defects that folic acid can prevent start to form in the first 6 weeks of pregnancy. This is often before a woman …
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… came as a shock. But he was a smoker. And when he had his first bypass surgery a few years later, Alan learned that he … have heart disease, you learn to eat better for the rest of your life. And if you don't, you're asking for trouble." … "When you have a heart attack, you know you have to change your lifestyle," Cloris says. "There's depression. But with …
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… of hearing loss include muffled hearing and a feeling that your ear is plugged. You may have trouble understanding what … at a higher volume than in the past. How is it diagnosed? Your health care provider will do a physical examination and … not aware of it. Often, family members or friends are the first to notice the hearing loss. Social situations can be …
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… be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and prevents the spread of disease between you and your patients, and between you and your family and friends. … cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of pregnancy can cause severe harm to a …
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… a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure the resident gets to a hospital The above … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… happens to you. During this type of event, you think that your life or others' lives are in danger. You may feel … about the event, and thinking negative thoughts about yourself and the world. What are the symptoms? After going … training or going to the washroom. Children who are in the first few years of elementary school (ages 6 to 9) may act …
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… called dysphagia. It is usually a sign of a problem with your throat or esophagus —the muscular tube that moves food and liquids from the back of your mouth to your stomach. Although dysphagia can happen to … Have problems getting food or liquids to go down on the first try. Gag, choke, or cough when you swallow. Have food …
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… The doctor puts a lighted tube through incisions in your belly. This tube is called a scope. Then the doctor … for surgery. Preparing for surgery You may need to empty your colon with an enema or laxative. Your doctor will tell … used during the surgery. A hollow needle is put through the first incision. Then air is slowly put through the needle to …
