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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
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 sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the somewhat unexplained reason a baby under the age of 1 dies while sleeping. What are the symptoms of…
Sugar Substitutes – What You Need to Know
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What are sugar substitutes? Sugar substitutes are chemical or plant-based substances used to sweeten or enhance the flavor of foods and drinks. You may also have heard them called “artificial sweeteners” or…
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…
Swimmer’s Ear (Otitis Externa)
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 swimmer’s ear? Swimmer’s ear is an irritation, swelling, or infection in your ear. It’s often caused by swimming a lot or swimming in unclean water. It can occur suddenly….
Syphilis
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 syphilis? Syphilis (say: siff-uh-liss) is a serious infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact. It is caused by a bacteria (germ). You can get syphilis by…
Taking Care of You and Your Baby While You’re Pregnant
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Is prenatal care important? Prenatal care is very important. To help make sure that you and your baby will be as healthy as possible, follow some simple guidelines and check in regularly…
Teens and Alcohol
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Underage drinking is every parent’s concern, whether you are facing the problem now or taking preventive steps for the future. Underage drinking can occur in any family, regardless of income, status, or…
Teens and Stress
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. What is stress? Stress is what you feel when you react to pressure, either from…
Teens: How to Stay Healthy
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. The general health of a person is much more than the absence of disease. It is the state of physical, mental and social well-being. Ultimately, it is the key to living a…
Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
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 bruxism? Teeth grinding, also called bruxism, is the conscious or unconscious grinding or clenching of teeth. It happens most often in children. About 20% to 30% of children grind their…
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
Tennis Elbow
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 tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, occurs when the tendons that attach the muscle to the bone on the outside (lateral) part of the elbow swell…
Testicular Cancer
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 testicular cancer? Testicular cancer begins in one or both of the testicles. The testicles are located in the scrotum, the skin “sack” that hangs beneath the penis. Hormones and…
Testicular Torsion
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 testicular torsion? Testicular torsion (say: “tess-tick-you-ler tor-shun”) occurs when the spermatic cord becomes twisted. This cuts off the blood supply to the testicles. The cause of testicular torsion is…
Texting and Driving
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. It’s hard to ignore the urge to read or send a text the moment it flashes on your phone. Texting while driving can be deadly to you or someone else. You should…