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How to take a temperature Children and adults

… alcohol baths and rubs are not recommended Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* … alcohol baths and rubs are not recommended … Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen* …

Compression Stockings How to Use Them

… pooling in the legs. Help relieve symptoms caused by varicose veins, skin ulcers, and deep … Put your toe in as far as it will go. Then centre your heel in the stocking and pull it … Current as of: December 19, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… animals. After throwing it away, wash your hands well with warm soapy water. Also wash … Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only … more information on sanitizing surfaces, see HealthLinkBC File #59a Food Safety: Easy Ways …

How often and how long to feed

… about Baby Feeding Cues and Behaviours . Healthy babies will take what they need, as … take longer than an hour. Call your public health office , midwife, or breastfeeding … about Baby Feeding Cues and Behaviours . Healthy babies will take what they need, as …

How to Teach Your Child by Example

… True, it's about showing, or modelling, healthy choices and good behaviour. But it's … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney …

Dialysis Measuring How Well It Works

… blood tests that look at the level of urea in your blood. Usually these tests are done once a month, at the start of your session and again at the end. Two of the … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. …

Caregiving How to Give a Bed Bath

… time, and then the hands. Wash the chest and belly, including the belly button. Wash one … and wash your hands. Related Information Caregiving: How to Help With a Shower Caregiving: How to Help With a Sink Bath …

Quitting Smoking How Family and Friends Can Help

… For example, if the person always smoked during a coffee break, see if you can call … For example, if the person always smoked during a coffee break, see if you can call …

Diabetes How to Prepare for a Colonoscopy

… to know about all the medicines and natural health products you take. It's a good idea to … Adaptation Date: 6/13/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/13/2023 …

Interactive Tool How Bad Are Your Urinary Symptoms From Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia BPH

… be a bother, but it's usually not a serious health problem. If you are concerned about … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory … Oncology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …