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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … it within 2 days of your first symptoms. Can the flu be prevented? You can help prevent the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. It's …
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… to exist in labs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the U.S. and at the State Research … who get this disease must stay away from others to help prevent it from spreading. If there has been a smallpox … fluids and taking medicines to control pain and fever. To prevent the spread of the virus, an infected person must be …
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… keep your baby safe and still let your baby explore. To prevent injury You can't watch your baby's every move. But … up, and store bullets in a place away from the guns. To prevent drowning Here are some steps you can take to help … fenced off, gated, or locked. Use pool covers that lock. To prevent poisoning Here are some ways to help keep your baby …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … TIA. How is a TIA treated? Treatment for TIA is focused on preventing a stroke. A heart-healthy lifestyle and medicine can help. You may take medicine to prevent blood clots, lower blood pressure, lower …
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… may also help. Use pain relievers as needed. How can you prevent it? w If you are at risk for cellulitis, you can take steps to help prevent it. If you've had cellulitis before, these steps may help prevent it from coming back. Take good care of your skin. …
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… is the most common complication. Do not use medicines to prevent diarrhea until you ask your health care professional. To prevent dehydration, take frequent sips of a rehydration … and they should not be used to rehydrate. How can you prevent it? You can help prevent the spread of …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … to the virus to help you feel better sooner. How can you prevent chickenpox? You can prevent chickenpox with the chickenpox vaccine . Children …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … Men Osteoporosis Risk Factors Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis Prevention To help prevent osteoporosis: Make sure that you get enough calcium …