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FC-0054 · First aidTilting the head back stops a nosebleed.False

FC-0055 · VaccinesChildren under five should get polio drops during every Pulse Polio campaign, even if they have had polio vaccines before.True

FC-0052 · Tobacco & alcoholBreathing cigarette or bidi smoke at home can harm other family members.True

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FC-0053 · Skin & hairWashing your hair with shampoo makes it fall out more.Misleading

FC-0051 · MindIf someone has a mental illness, they will never fully get better.FalseCan be harmful

FC-0050 · Sugar & BPA short walk after meals can help reduce the rise in blood sugar.True

FC-0049 · Mother & newbornDaily oil massage makes a baby's bones stronger.Misleading

FC-0048 · Fever & coldTaking a bath when you have a fever makes the fever worse.Misleading

FC-0046 · Skin & hairOiling the scalp gets rid of dandruff.FalseCan be harmful

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