If you think you might have tetanus, admit yourself to a hospital as soon as possible. In most cases, you will need to be hospitalized to treat a tetanus infection especially if it is severe. If possible, get treated with a prophylactic dose of human tetanus immune globulin (TIG) (or equine antitoxin). This should begin to halt the spread of tetanus through your system. You do not need to wait for severe symptoms to seek treatment. If you have not been vaccinated and you think that you've been exposed to tetanus bacteria: consider getting the antitoxin. Penicillin, chloramphenicol, and other antimicrobial agents are commonly used to treat tetanus. You may also be given drugs to stabilize your muscle spasms. In very severe tetanus infections, drug treatment might be coupled with tissue debridement: the surgical removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue. You should only go this route if it is recommended by a licensed and trusted physician. Be absolutely certain that the infection has spread too far to treat otherwise. Be aware that even after you've recovered from tetanus, you can still get reinfected at any point. Get the vaccine as soon as possible after the symptoms disappear. This will reduce the risk of lockjaw coming back. Continue to re-up with booster shots every ten years (at least) to keep yourself protected.
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One-sentence summary -- See a doctor. Get an immediate dose of antitoxin. Ask your doctor about antibacterial drugs. Know what to do in a severe case. Get the vaccine once you recover.

Prepare your hoodie for washing by closing the zipper to protect your fabric from snagging. This also prevents damage to the zipper teeth. When washing by hand, you need something to hold enough water to wash your clothing. Great options include your sink, a bucket, or a large cooking pot. As you pour water into the wash container, pour in your soap. Gently stir the soapy water to mix it well. Don't add too much soap. While you want a clean hoodie, too much soap will be hard to rinse out. Plus, excess soap attracts dirt and bacteria, keeping it in the fabric. Remember that laundry detergent is formulated for a full load, so don't measure out a whole cup of laundry detergent. A teaspoon is recommended for small items. If you have a thicker hoodie, add a little extra. Place your hoodie into the water after you have mixed in the soap. Press it down with your hand until the entire hoodie is under the water. Let your hoodie sit in the container of soapy water for a few minutes so that it will absorb the detergent. Gently move your hoodie around the wash container. Be careful not to scrub the fabric because you may damage it. Lift your hoodie from the wash container and gently squeeze out some of the excess water. Avoid twisting your hoodie because that can damage it. Using a colander will help you rinse the soap from your hoodie without risking damage to the fabric. A colander is a bowl that has holes so that you can drain water. If you don't have a colander, check if your pots came with a basket to steam veggies. If you lack kitchen supplies, you could try a large funnel. While your hoodie is still in the colander, run cold water over it to rinse out the detergent. If you can't find anything to rinse your hoodie in, just fill the wash container with clean water and rinse it that way. Check to make sure that you've washed out all of the detergent by smelling the fabric. If you catch a strong whiff of soap, rinse your hoodie again. Gently squeeze your hoodie to remove the excess water. Don't twist it because twisting will damage the fabric of your hoodie. Keep in mind that handwashed items usually take longer to dry because they hold onto more water. Find a flat surface that won't be damaged by dripping water, such as a countertop.
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One-sentence summary -- Zip up your zipper. Find a large container. Add mild detergent to your water. Submerge your hoodie. Soak your hoodie. Use your hands to agitate it. Remove your hoodie from the soapy water. Put your hoodie into a colander. Rinse your hoodie. Squeeze out the water. Lay your hoodie out to dry.

It's easy to lose track of what your body is telling you and get into the habit of eating when you're not really hungry. If you want to eat something, stop and ask yourself how you're feeling. Are you actually hungry, or do you just want to eat because you're stressed, bored, or craving a particular flavor? If you're hungry, grab a snack. If not, find a way to distract yourself until the urge passes. Pay attention to cues such as hunger pains, a growling stomach, or lightheadedness and irritability. If you're not sure whether you're really hungry, try drinking a glass of water. It can be easy to confuse feelings of hunger and thirst. When you eat, take your time and be mindful of how you are feeling. Stop eating when you feel satisfied, before you feel uncomfortably full. When you have a plate full of food in front of you, it's hard to resist the urge to polish it offeven if it's way too much! One good way to avoid overeating is to put smaller portions on your plate. At every meal, try to stick to about 1 cup (240mL) of carbs (such as pasta, rice, or cereal) and the same amount or more of fruits and vegetables. Keep servings of meat no bigger than the palm of your hand. A 1 cup (240mL) serving of food is about the size of your clenched fist. You can also try dividing your plate into equal quarters. Fill 1 quarter with a whole grain (such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice), 1 quarter with a lean protein (such as fish, poultry breast, or tofu), and the other 2 quarters with vegetables. If those portions seem small, try eating your meals on a smaller plate. If your plate is filled up, it can trick your brain into thinking you're eating more food. When you're trying to lose weight, you may be tempted to skip eating altogether sometimes. However, doing this can often backfire, because you'll be hungrier and more likely to overeat at your next meal. Try to eat at 3 healthy, satisfying meals each day. It's especially important to eat a good breakfast, since this will energize you and prevent you from getting too hungry later in the day. To lose weight, you need to burn more calories than you eat each day. Keep a food journal to help you count how many calories you're eating in an average day. Ask your doctor or a dietitian how many calories you need to be eating each day based on your age, weight, current eating habits, and activity level. You can find out how many calories are in a serving of prepackaged food by checking the nutrition label. Many restaurants also have calorie information in their menus. When eating fresh or homemade food, you can use a guide like this one to approximate how many calories are in each meal: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/calorie-checker/.
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Pay attention to your body's hunger cues. Watch your portion sizes. Avoid skipping meals. Keep track of your calories.