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… herpes, viruses, pinkeye, coughs, and sore throats. Limit visits with young children. They often have colds or other … Limiting contact with chemicals Don’t smoke or use tobacco or nicotine. Don’t do yard work. This includes … oil, and paints. Stay away from pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. Don’t use portable humidifiers or vaporizers. …

… Every doctor visit or medicine treatment presents you with choices and … Sometimes the right choice isn't so clear. Here are common problems you may run into as a health care consumer, … effects? Again, let your doctor know. Perhaps there's a different pill you can take that's just as effective without …

… One-piece drainable pouch The skin barrier and the pouch come as one piece. The skin barrier holds the pouch onto the … care items through special catalogs, at medical supply stores, and at some pharmacies. Moisture barrier powder, … make your skin too dry. Adhesive paste and skin barrier wafers. These fill in uneven places in the skin around the …

… important tasks for the next day. Sometimes you’ll need to compromise. If your child’s school wants you to bake cookies, you might buy them instead. Try to set aside some time to relax, too! … and conquer Break up a large project, such as writing a complex report, into smaller, easier chunks. List the main …

… hurt at work each year, says the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Variety of injuries Injuries … may also get hurt in restaurants, supermarkets, retail stores, and other places where they find after-school and … may not be safe. Take an interest in what they're doing, visit the workplace, and ask lots of questions. Find out …

… patient in a hospital, clinic, or nursing home. Can C. diff come back? After treatment, C. diff can come back in about 1 in 6 people over the next 2 to 8 weeks. … For severe C. diff infections, a fecal transplant may be offered. This is where stool from a healthy person is …

… Some pill containers have sections for multiple doses at different times, such as morning, lunch, and evening. When … of a medicine, thinking it will help you more. You may accidentally overdose. Fill all your prescriptions at the … run out. Take a supply of pills with you when you travel. Store medicines in a cool, dry, dark place that is away from …

… deny what’s happening. These feelings are normal. They may come and go. But you can learn ways to deal with and face … your sense of well-being. Ask your care team about referrals. Educating school staff. Ask your care team how to … be hard to pay for medicines. And living far from a grocery store can make it hard to buy healthy food. If you have …