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Acne
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples. Pimples form when the hair follicles of your skin are blocked by a…
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? The main blood vessel in your body is the aorta. It is a long blood vessel that reaches from your chest into your abdomen….
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any time during your monthly cycle, including during your normal…
Surgical Abortion (Procedural Abortion)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a procedural (surgical) abortion? A procedural abortion uses gentle suction (like a vacuum) to remove tissue from the uterus and end a pregnancy. This procedure is also called a uterine…
Medical Abortion
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a medical abortion? A medical abortion uses 2 different medications, taken 1 to 2 days apart, to end a pregnancy and make the uterus push out the tissue (like a…
Punaises de Lit
La punaise de lits commune est un petit insecte d’un brun rougeâtre. Les punaises de lits sont de forme ovale et leur corps est aplati. Les punaises de lits ont une longueur de 6 à 10 mm ou environ la taille d’une coccinelle.
Ruptured Eardrum
A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an eardrum that has a tear or hole in it. The eardrum is a thin membrane inside the ear canal. It separates the outer ear from the delicate structures of the middle and inner ear. Besides protecting the inner and middle ear from cold, wind, earwax, and anything else that might find its way into your ear, the eardrum helps you hear. It receives vibrating sound waves and transmits them to the tiny bones in your ear.
Temperature Conversion Chart
CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT 36.0 96.8 36.5 97.7 37.0 98.6 37.5 99.5 38.0 100.4 38.5 101.3 39.0 102.2 39.5 103.1 40.0 104.0 40.5 104.9 41.0 105.8 41.5 106.7 42.0 107.6 To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit – (Celsius temperature x 9/5) + 32 To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius – (Fahrenheit temperature – 32) x 5/9
H1N1: Health Information Topic For Health Professionals
Can find Influenza‐Like Illness (ILI) Toolkit for Community‐based Health Care Providers
Low Back Pain Exercises
· Standing hamstring stretch: Put the heel of one leg on a stool about 15 inches high. Keep your leg straight. Lean forward, bending at the hips until you feel a mild stretch in the back of your thigh. Make sure you do not roll your shoulders or bend at the waist when doing this. You want to stretch your leg, not your lower back. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds. Repeat with each leg 3 times.