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Watch this video to learn common precautions you can take to help prevent falls and keep you safe ... during your at-home recovery. Preventing Falls at Home While recovering in the hospital you took ... bathtub;fall prevention;falling;handrails;home;house;lifting;light;pets;riser;rug;safe;showering;stairs;toilet;treads;trip;urinal;WN01815_eng

Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting or spreading germs. This video shows ... you what to do. How to Wash Your Hands Keeping your hands clean is the best way to prevent getting ... handwashing; handwash; clean hands; disease prevention; healthy lifestyle

Child Safety: Fall Prevention ... learn about safety steps you can take to prevent a fall for your child. Preventing Falls in ... home. But the playground is another spot for spills. Taking certain safety measures can prevent a fall ... child fall, baby walkers, child fall prevention;child safety;p02972

Coronavirus; COVID-19; parenting; disease prevention

Coronavirus; COVID-19; handwashing; disease prevention

breast cancer; breast cancer screening; mammogram; ultrasound; MRI scan; clinical breast exam; cancer prevention

Detailed information on tooth decay and preventing cavities. Tooth Decay (Caries or Cavities ... risk for decay. Tooth decay is a highly preventable disease with many contributing factors. Who ... tooth decay;caries;cavity;tooth decay prevention;cavity prevention;p00875

Preventing MRSA Infection in Athletes ... . Preventing MRSA in Athletes Staphylococcus aureus (staph) infections are a danger for athletes ... provider right away. Then you can get treatment right away and prevent complications. A more

Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases Prevention of Infectious Disease ... infectious disease, infectious disease prevention, immunization

Preventing Toy-Related Injuries ... preventing toy-related injuries. Toy Safety—Prevention Safe toys tips To make sure a toy is ... products. The first step in preventing toy-related injuries is to know what to look for. Toy makers ... toy safety;toy misuse;injury prevention;p02999

Detailed information on the prevention of oral diseases and dental problems Prevention of Oral ... oral disease prevention, dental problem prevention, dental care child, dental care infant, brushing, flossing, toothpaste, fluoride, mouthguard, mouth rinse

Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases Prevention of Infectious Diseases ... Prevention is the key to stopping the spread of many infectious diseases. Click on the links below to ... infectious disease, infectious disease prevention, immunization

Fall Prevention for Older Adults ... these falls and injuries can be prevented. Older Adults: Preventing Falls Every year, millions ... injuries can be prevented. Most falls happen at home. Taking certain safety measures can prevent many ... fall prevention;elderly falls;elderly falls prevention;p00830

Detailed information on heart disease prevention Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Click on ... the links below to learn more about how to prevent cardiovascular disease. Smoking and ... heart disease prevention, prevention of coronary artery disease, overweight, obese, obesity, body ... mass index, BMI, exercise, waist circumference, heart disease prevention, heart health, heart disease

This is a summary of the preventive healthcare schedules for children and teenagers. The ... between ages 8 and 18 years At routine exams Prevention of sexually transmitted infections ... screening tests;health screening, children;children's health;teen health;preventive medicine;health ... screening, pediatrics;preventive exam, children;preventive exam, pediatrics

Atherosclerosis Prevention ... is that you can take steps to protect yourself from this disease. What You Can Do to Prevent ... can control most of the above risk factors. The following tips can help prevent atherosclerosis and ... atherosclerosis;prevent atherosclerosis;atherosclerosis risk factors;cholesterol;1583

Detailed information on health promotion and disease prevention for women, including information ... on breast health, breast cancer prevention, breast self-examination, mammography, birth control, pap ... womens health, womens healthcare, breast health, breast cancer prevention, breast self examination ... , mammography, mammogram, contraception, birth control, pap test, pap smear, preconception care, heart disease prevention, safe sex, weight control

*Eye Injury Prevention ... Eye injuries affect about 2.5 million people every year. Here are tips for preventing injury ... to your eyes. Preventing Eye Injuries Every year, eye injuries affect about 2.4 million

How to Prevent Unintentional Injuries ... Detailed information on how to keep you and your family safe. Preventing Unintentional Injuries ... Overview How to prevent unintentional injuries Many accidental injuries and emergencies can be ... injury prevention;vital signs;emergency information;immunizations;cpr;choking;heimlich maneuver ... ;first aid;sport safety;car safety;fire safety;water safety;fall prevention;firearm safety;sun safety;p00855

the nose. Some medications are given to prevent future headaches. One type is a medication called a ... ergotamine tartrate. This medication is sometimes used with caffeine to help prevent cluster