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… Overview Many people worry about getting a disease like hepatitis or HIV from an accidental needle stick. But it doesn't happen often. … Most of the time, the person on whom the needle was used doesn't have hepatitis, HIV, …
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… accidental wetting is more likely than bedwetting to develop after a child has had … accidental wetting is much less common than bedwetting. But about 1 out of 4 children who … to empty the bladder. Related Information Bedwetting in Children Toilet Training …
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… for blood draws do not need further care. Intravenous (IV) line puncture site If you need intravenous fluids or medicine directly into the vein, a needle attached to an intravenous (IV) catheter is inserted into the …
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… Treatment Overview Needle aponeurotomy (say … procedure may also be called percutaneous needle fasciotomy. The procedure can be done … on your hand at the site of the needle sticks. Your doctor will tell you when these …
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… these actions to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency … these actions to help someone who has had an accidental amputation. Call emergency …
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… What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White …
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… for Psoriasis Pilonidal Disease Pinworms Pityriasis Alba Pityriasis Rosea Poison Ivy, … Treatment Smallpox Snake and Lizard Bites Snakebite: Symptoms of a Pit Viper Bite Squamous Cell …
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… Guard National Childhood Immunization Record Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Office … Guard National Childhood Immunization Record Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) Office …
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… hours after exposure. Protect yourself from accidental exposure by disposing of sharp … following an exposure to blood: Wash needle sticks and cuts with soap and water. Use water …
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… Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, especially if you're having trouble …