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… Overview If your child's fever is over 40°C (104°F) , contact your doctor. Before you give a sponge bath to a child who has a fever, give your …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview A fever is the body's normal and healthy … wearing too many clothes, taking a hot bath, or being outside in hot weather. Fever … baby is uncomfortable: Try giving your baby a sponge bath with lukewarm water. Don't use …
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… Overview A sink bath, or basin bath, can be a safe choice for … materials. You will need: Face cloths or bath sponges. Towels. A bar of soap or liquid soap. … the sink bath Put soap on the face cloth or sponge and give it to the person. Let the …
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… Overview The sponge is used to prevent pregnancy. It is … it keeps the sperm and eggs apart. The sponge also contains a spermicide, which kills … the sperm or stops the sperm from moving. The sponge fits inside your vagina and covers the …
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… Overview Bathing a person regularly is an important way … all needs a bed bath. This is often called a sponge bath, but face cloths are often used … all needs a bed bath. This is often called a sponge bath, but face cloths are often used …
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… drinking something hot or cold, taking a hot bath or being outside in hot weather. When a … with an infection, it is normal to have a fever (temperature higher than 37.9ºC … to reduce a fever is not always needed Sponge baths, alcohol baths and rubs are not …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview A fever is the body's normal and healthy … exercise, wear too many clothes, take a hot bath, or are exposed to hot weather. Fever … the fluid that you lost. Try a shower or bath. Many people find that taking a lukewarm …
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… this with you on your trip. What is yellow fever vaccine? Yellow fever vaccine helps protect against the yellow fever virus. Yellow fever is a viral disease …
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… 79 What is Q fever? Q fever is a disease that spreads from animals … The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for months and …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Fever seizures (sometimes called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can … You may not even know that your child has a fever. The increase in body temperature may …
