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Cold Sores

… the blisters are completely healed. What causes them? Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) . HSV … is no cure for cold sores or the virus that causes them. How can you prevent them? There are …

Cold Temperature Exposure

… Check Your Symptoms Overview It's easy to get cold quickly if you are outside in wet, windy, or cold weather. Cold temperature exposure can … pink-purple, or blue-grey skin. Blisters or sores. Low body temperature means: In an adult …

Safety outdoors in the cold for toddlers

… Playing outside during colder weather can be lots of fun, as long as … or if the wind chill is -28°C (-18°F) or colder. Frostbite If your toddler is out in very cold weather for any length of time, watch for …

Tuberculosis TB skin test

… #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is a TB skin test? You can use a TB Skin Test (TST) to look for TB infection. You can … body has “seen” the bacteria before. This test alone cannot tell whether the bacteria …

Using Cold and Heat Therapies

… which therapy they recommend. Be careful when using cold and heat therapies Avoid using cold and heat therapies: On broken skin. … by athletes. Check with your doctor before using one. They can cause dangerously low body …

Home Treatment First Aid for Cold Exposure

… Overview First aid measures may prevent further heat loss and … or toes) are really cold or frozen, try these first aid measures to warm the areas. Avoid …

Difference Between Influenza Flu and a Cold

… Overview Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both … and early spring. Related Information Colds Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Credits Adaptation … this information was developed . … Overview Influenza (flu) and the common cold are both …

Heat and Cold Treatment for Cancer Pain

… Overview Heat and cold treatments can help with mild to moderate pain from cancer. Heat may relieve sore muscles. Cold may ease … by numbing pain sensations. Try alternating heat and cold. After a heat or cold treatment, …

Using Ice and Cold Packs

… Overview Ice and cold packs can relieve pain, swelling, and … such as arthritis. Types of ice and cold packs Ice towel. Wet a towel with cold water and squeeze it until it is just …

Cold and flu

… Cold and flu viruses spread easily in the late … yourself from catching and spreading a cold or the flu. You can lower your risk of … the flu vaccine every year. If you do catch a cold or the flu, try to stay away from others …