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Sponge Bath for a Child's Fever

… use ibuprofen if your child is less than 6 months old unless the doctor gave you … use ibuprofen if your child is less than 6 months old unless the doctor gave you …

Fever or Chills Age 11 and Younger

… normal and healthy reaction to infection and other illnesses, both minor and serious. … you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that …

Caregiving How to Help With a Sink Bath

… can, try to let the person choose when and how often they bathe. As you help to undress … help. Preparing for a sink bath When you help someone take a sink bath, start by gathering … dress if they want help. Related Information Caregiving: How to Give a Bed Bath Caregiving: …

Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control

… Citations Trussell J, Aiken ARA (2018). Contraceptive efficacy. In RA Hatcher et al., eds., Contraceptive Technology , p. 844. New York: … Family Medicine Trussell J, Aiken ARA (2018). Contraceptive efficacy. In RA Hatcher et al., …

Caregiving How to Give a Bed Bath

… help a person needs when bathing depends on how well they can move. You may be caring for … who has memory problems and can't remember how to bathe. Or you could be caring for … who can move a little may be able to take a shower with some help. Or the person may prefer …

How to take a temperature Children and adults

… could break. Speak to a pharmacist/health care provider if you have any questions … only if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do … using the rectal method, speak to your health care provider. After a thermometer has …

Fever or Chills Age 12 and Older

… Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Fever Seizures Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and … Problems and Injuries, Age 12 and Older Fever Seizures Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and …

Yellow fever vaccine

… Discuss your travel plans with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If …

Q fever

… the world. The bacteria Coxiella burnetii causes Q fever. These bacteria can live for … cases, they will need to consult with their health care provider. Complications from this … veterinary staff and zoo attendants Certain health care workers who have contact with …

Fever Seizures

Check Your Symptoms Overview Fever seizures (sometimes called fever convulsions or febrile seizures) can occur in children who have an increase in body temperature. You may not even know that your …