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… and dry completely. Use a blow-dryer on a warm setting to get the area fully dry. If the person has had diarrhea, … such as A+D Ointment, Desitin, or zinc oxide. Give more fluids to make the urine less concentrated. (Make sure the … person has an illness that can spread, such as a cold or influenza (flu). Give the person a face cloth with soap on …
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… months) is less likely to be uncomfortable or upset after getting a shot if he or she is not hungry or tired. You can … your baby has a good nap 2 to 4 hours before getting the vaccine. Feed your baby 1 to 2 hours before the shot. … can raise their fear of immunizations. Never suggest that vaccines are being given as punishment for misbehaviour. Act …
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… and they can give you tips for preventing these problems. Get more information in our skin, hair, and nail topics, … Problems Tattoo Removal Thrush Tick Bites Tick Bites: Flu-Like Symptoms Tick Bites: Signs of Tick Paralysis Ticks: … Open/close information section Make a Wise Decision Acne: Should I Take Isotretinoin for Severe Acne? Basal Cell Skin …
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… at risk for TB? Some people are more likely than others to get TB. This includes people who: Have HIV or another … in the kidneys (renal TB). Lumbar puncture . A sample of fluid around the spine is taken to look for a TB infection … the person to follow treatment instructions. Can the TB vaccine help? A TB vaccine ( bacille Calmette-Guerin , or …
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… may be overlooked or mistaken for another illness, like influenza (flu). How is it diagnosed? The doctor will ask … that are important to many health problems. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Actionsets are designed to …
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… that are important to many health problems. Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? Cause The most common causes of … If you have an upper respiratory problem (such as a cold, influenza [flu], or a sinus infection), take a decongestant a …
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… (glucose) level in the blood rises above your child's target range. It can happen if your child: Misses a dose of … usual. Is under emotional stress. Has an illness, such as influenza (flu) or an infection. Takes a medicine that raises …
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… or eats without washing their hands. Sometimes people can get hepatitis A at a restaurant when employees who have … three large meals. To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids. Choose water and other clear liquids until you feel … live with or have sex with that you have the disease. They should see their doctor. Wash your hands with soap and …
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… not usually spread through the air like the common cold or influenza (flu) virus unless you have VRE pneumonia and are … which is rare. If you are healthy, your chances of getting a VRE infection are very low. Even if you have been …
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… has many causes. They include: Allergies. Illnesses such as influenza (flu) or colds. Vomiting, diarrhea, fevers, and … come to. But unless something else is wrong, these symptoms should pass pretty quickly and you should soon feel about as …