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Sickle Cell Disease Preventing Problems and Staying Healthy

… Make sure that you and your child get all the recommended vaccines on schedule. To help your child with sickle cell … Make sure that you and your child get all the recommended vaccines on schedule. To help your child with sickle cell …

Chikungunya Fever

… fever is ruled out. How can you prevent it? There is no vaccine to prevent chikungunya fever. But you can do things … fever is ruled out. How can you prevent it? There is no vaccine to prevent chikungunya fever. But you can do things …

Wisdom Tooth Problems

… removed, or extracted. This can be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon. The dentist or surgeon will open the gum … teeth if you're 16 to 19 years old. Some dentists and oral surgeons think it's best to remove wisdom teeth before … removed, or extracted. This can be done by a dentist or an oral surgeon. The dentist or surgeon will open the gum …

Using Nitroglycerin for Angina

… comes in different forms. Examples are tablets or an oral spray. Be sure to follow the instructions for your … another. The medicine won't work if you swallow it. For the oral spray, spray it under your tongue or on top of your … comes in different forms. Examples are tablets or an oral spray. Be sure to follow the instructions for your …

Treating Asthma in Babies and Younger Children

… are smaller. Babies and young children may be treated with oral or inhaled medicines. Even if your child's asthma does … are smaller. Babies and young children may be treated with oral or inhaled medicines. Even if your child's asthma does …

Health and Safety Ages 2 to 5 Years

… your child immunized. Be sure your child gets all needed vaccines (immunizations). These vaccines provide important protection for your child against … disease. Be sure all visitors are up-to-date with their vaccines. Avoid germs and people who are sick. Keep your …

Cervical Cancer Screening

… Finding Health Problems Early HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine? Pap Test Citations Canadian Task Force … Finding Health Problems Early HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine? Pap Test Citations Canadian Task Force …

Trichomoniasis

… them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your … them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your …

Pregnancy First Prenatal Visit

Health Risks Related to Smokeless Tobacco

… called leukoplakia . They can turn into mouth cancer (oral cancer) involving the lip, tongue, or cheek. Tooth loss … called leukoplakia . They can turn into mouth cancer (oral cancer) involving the lip, tongue, or cheek. Tooth loss …