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… virus and then touching your nose, eyes, or mouth without first washing your hands. The virus can survive for more … likely to spread the virus within the first several days after symptoms of RSV infection begin. You remain contagious … and young children may spread the virus for at least 3 to 4 weeks. Many different viruses can cause lower respiratory …
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… Bacterial infections Bacterial infections may develop after a viral illness, such as a cold or influenza. They are … or inhaled object Have you had surgery in the past 2 weeks? Surgery can cause problems that make you cough. Yes … No Allergy symptoms Have your symptoms lasted longer than 2 weeks? Yes Symptoms for more than 2 weeks No Symptoms for …
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… Although sore or tender nipples are common during the first few days of breastfeeding, it should improve. Normal … or pain usually occurs for about a minute when the baby first latches on to the breast. Pain that is severe or continuous or that occurs again after it seemed to resolve is a sign of a problem and should …
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… You may need to take antifungal pills for as few as 4 weeks or as long as 12 weeks. Be sure to take the full course of your medicine. If … to stay out of school. Usually children can go to school after they have started treatment with antifungal medicine. …
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… or bending it. A hairline crack (stress fracture) may occur after a sudden increase in activity, such as increased … Your injured toe may need to be buddy-taped for 2 to 4 weeks to heal. If your injured toe hurts more after buddy … Your broken toe may need to be buddy-taped for 2 to 4 weeks to heal. Rest and protect your toe. Do not walk on it …
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… skin cells grow gradually and flake off about every 4 weeks. New skin cells grow to replace the outer layers of … move quickly to the surface of the skin in days rather than weeks. They build up and form thick plaques. The plaques … sunburns can trigger flares of psoriasis. Use moisturizers after bathing. Some doctors believe that petroleum jelly …
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… You cannot get it from another person or from animals. After getting better, most people will not get valley fever … with the fungus until symptoms start is usually 1 to 3 weeks. This is called the incubation period . In rare cases, … doctor if your symptoms are severe or last more than a few weeks, or if you have a weak immune system and have valley …
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… are used by health care workers and people who provide first aid when they may be in contact with blood or body … everyone use blood and body fluid precautions when giving first aid. Are blood and body fluid precautions always … cut, or chapped skin on your hands. Change your gloves after each use. Wash your hands immediately after removing …
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… and anti-nausea medicines. They usually go away 4 to 6 weeks after treatments are done. Long-term side effects are … and anti-nausea medicines. They usually go away 4 to 6 weeks after treatments are done. Long-term side effects are …
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… ago when Shaquille and I decided to wait and get married after I finished my schooling, we decided to use birth … go to school and I would feel sick to my stomach for the first few days. Mom took me to the women's clinic, and I … go to school and I would feel sick to my stomach for the first few days. Mom took me to the women's clinic, and I …
