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year. More people now take trips to remote parts of the world. These areas often have health ... : Get travel health information as far before your trip as possible. Do this even if you have

, mild weather days. A child can quickly develop heat stroke. DO NOT: Drive drowsy. On longer trips

ride in a car for short trips. Other home care Don’t put anything in your vagina until your ... regular short walks. Slowly increase your pace and distance as you can. Don’t drive far until

family members are important in the long-term management of these illnesses. Treatments for ... depends on the type of depression you have and how severe it is. In some cases treatment may be short

*Short Height Ch ... When Your Child is Short ... , healthcare providers say. Short Height in Children Your child seems short next to other ... parents are short, it is likely that their children will be, too. Ask your child's healthcare

-free workplace. Avoiding Slips, Trips, and Falls for Healthcare Workers Common hazards like ... well lit Every piece of equipment left out or drawer left open is a hazard that can trip you up ... Avoiding slips, trips, and falls for healthcare workers;Staff Education;Worker Safety;Prevention ... ;fall prevention;avoiding slips;avoiding trips;avoiding falls;health care workers safety;82574;standard precautions

advised as a treatment. TENS may give short-term relief for some nerve-related cancer pain ... most have been small or not well designed. For this reason, some experts say TENS can only give short

when getting ready for your trip. Heart Failure: Travel Concerns It’s usually fine to travel if ... trip. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to take care of these issues. Discuss your travel plans

that does not go away Repeated nausea and vomiting Loss of short-term memory, such as difficulty ... , depending on the brain region involved and the severity of brain damage. Long- or short-term changes in

the airways. This helps ease symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Keep ... . May be used before exercise as directed by your healthcare provider. Long-term control

Understanding Short Bowel Syndrome ... severe short bowel syndrome will need long-term parenteral nutrition. This can sometimes cause ... normally. Some people with severe short bowel syndrome need parenteral nutrition long-term ... short bowel syndrome;134, 612

come from parents, a dentist, or an orthodontist. Long-term (chronic) thumb-sucking can cause the ... child gets an extra story, a trip to the library, or some other reward. Get help. A dentist or

symptoms Long-term control medicines that are taken on a daily basis to control and treat ... symptoms While the long-term control medicines do not show immediate effects like the quick-relief ... medicines; long-term control medicines; asthma action plan;

great rewards—and great challenges. Here's how to make the most of your trip. Read more

, magazines, humor, even cookbooks. Play board games or computer games. Plan a trip, listen to ... Foundation at www.arthritis.org or 800-283-7800 Medicare Hotline at www.medicare.gov or 800-633

short-term and long-term side effects you can expect. They may have tips to prevent some side effects ... affect your long-term health, such as how they might impact your ability to have children in the future

cure for MG. But long-term remission is possible. Remission is a period of time with no symptoms. MG ... ; weakness in the neck, arms, and legs; shortness of breath, especially along with swallowing, speech, or

trip to an emergency room is needed. Here's what to look for. Read more

*Long Term Care Planning ... with everyday activities, such as shopping, cooking and bathing. How to Plan for Long-Term Care ... . Planning ahead The key to successful long-term care is planning. To get started: Talk with your ... long-term care;long-term care planning;Assisted-living communities;Nursing homes;skilled-nursing facilities;elder care;1437

*Skin Terms Ch ... A helpful look at some of the terms a healthcare provider may use to describe your child's ... child's skin condition. Term What it means Abscess A closed, painful pocket of pus