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Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
03/22/06, HealthwiseBlood and body fluid precautions are recommendations designed to prevent the transmission of HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and other diseases while administering first aid or other health care. These
Hand-Washing
03/15/07, HealthwiseHand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning.
Air travel during pregnancy: Is it safe?
06/25/07, MayoClinic.comAir travel during pregnancy is safe for most women.
'Whole-Body' MRI — An Appropriate Gift?
02/21/06, Harvard Health PublicationsAt first glance, getting a peek inside the body before there are symptoms of trouble may seem like a good idea. However, the belief that knowledge is power may sometimes be untrue, a medical myth that relies on intuition rather than facts.
Wash Your Hands to Avoid Infection
05/01/04, M. D. AndersonWash Your Hands to Avoid Infection
8 ways to prevent food poisoning at home
07/14/06, MayoClinic.comPrevent food poisoning — Here's how to prepare, serve and store foods safely.
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