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is Lyme disease is transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected tick. West Nile ... B. West Nile virus ... mosquito; mosquito-borne diseases; dengue; malaria; Zika virus; West Nile virus; preventing mosquito bites; Zika virus symptoms; insect repellant

Create a Family Disaster Plan ... or your local emergency contact number. Make an emergency communication plan. If family ... back together. Ask an out-of-town relative or friend to be your “family contact.” Family members ... 4198;emergency management office;natural disasters;family disaster plan

*Using Allergy Medicines ... healthcare provider. Take a list of the OTC medicines you are using to any provider visits you may have ... when using these medicines. Eye drops Eye drops may help itchy and irritated eyes. But they may ... eye drops;nasal spray;allergy medicine;273

. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD): Resources for Family and Friends Are you affected by a loved one’s ... a self-help program. It is for adult family and friends of people with alcohol use disorder ... 84319;alcoholism, resources for family and friends;alcoholism, resources, family, friends;SMART ... Recovery;alcohol addiction;Al-anon;addiction recovery;alcoholism support;addiction support;Alateen;alcohol use disorder;AUD

medicines to stop the infection and control seizures or fever. In severe cases, your child may need to use ... it. These include herpes simplex virus, West Nile virus, and rabies. Encephalitis may happen after a ... encephalitis;meningitis;brain inflammation;herpes simplex;West Nile virus;rabies;Lyme disease

*Asthma Using OCS For Flare Ups ... medicines Use your quick-relief medicines as needed Contact your healthcare provider if you have ... you have diabetes, it may make your blood sugar harder to control. If this medicine is used for a

answer is Millions of Americans use prescription medicines for nonmedical reasons. This includes ... dependence. This means that your body has become used to the presence of the medicine. You will ... medication use; prescription medications; drug abuse; prescription drug abuse; overdose; drug interaction;

your inhaler for one minute. Empty any remaining water from your inhaler. Use a cotton swab to wipe ... 90855; Step-by-Step: Inhaler Care: Weekly Cleaning; inhaler use; inhaler cleaning; inhaled medicine

*Staff Ed Contact Transmission Tips ... transmission-based precaution. Always use contact precautions in addition to standard precautions ... . When to use contact precautions Most germs are spread through touch. They are often spread by ... Transmission-based precautions for contact;contact transmission-based precautions;Infectious ... protective equipment;infection control precaution;infection control prevention;contact precautions

disease or diabetes Side effects of some medicines, such as aspirin, chemotherapy medicines, and ... like other health problems. If sudden hearing loss occurs, it's important to contact your healthcare ... medication use;presbycusis;heart disease;age-related hearing loss;diabetes;p00463

situations that may lead you to drink or use drugs. Other family-oriented recovery programs, such as ... alcohol is called a substance use disorder. It changes the brain in ways that continue long after the ... 84351;recovering from addiction, coping with relapse;addiction, recovery, relapse;SUD;substance use disorder;alcohol use disorder;chemical use disorder

Prescription and OTC Medicines: Use Them Wisely ... cases. Use Your Medicines Wisely You don't have to look past your medicine chest to find ... . They can even save your life. We use more medicines, supplements, and herbal therapies today than

This video shows how to use a nebulizer with a mouthpiece. Using a Nebulizer with a Mouthpiece ... Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Twist the top of your medicine cup and ... A90477; asthma; COPD; nebulizer; mouthpiece; inhaled medicine; pulmonology;

understand why you need to take the medicine and how long you will need to use it. And you should know ... the types and dosages. A. Medicines aren't used by your body as ... prescriptions; prescription drugs; medications; medication use; medication safety;

contact with the family are treated at the same time. It's important to use the treatments advised ... relieve itching Using other medicines on the skin as needed Cut your child's fingernails to help

Opioid Medicines: Risks and Side Effects ... withdrawal symptoms. Never stop taking or reduce the amount of medicine you are used to taking without ... . This occurs when a person has the urge to get the medicine. They can't stop using it despite the harm ... 90893;Understanding the Risks and Side Effects of Opioid Medicines;opioid use;pain management;risks ... of opioids;pain relief;opioid overdose;opioid abuse;medicine safety;opioid-use disorder;Naloxone

runs in families. This illness can't be cured. But it can be managed with medicine and therapy ... .  These are the main medicines used to reduce the most troubling symptoms. These include delusions

*Emergency Contact Info ... . Emergency Contact Information In an emergency, it's easy to forget even the most well-known ... member of your household. Make sure the contact sheet is kept in a place at your home where all members

. If you believe your child could be using prescription medicines for nonhealth reasons, talk ... Many young people take prescription medicines because they believe they are safer than street ... naloxone;substance use;4240;drug abuse;drug addiction;substance abuse

the medicines are absorbed and used. Changes in the digestive tract affect how quickly a medicine is ... dehydration. Alcohol use raises particular concerns for older adults who take prescription medicines ... medications; medication use; medication safety; prescriptions; prescription medications;