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… Sexually Transmitted Infections On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … And if they are not treated, they can lead to health problems. Testing and treatment are important to help … medicine for STI No Taking medicine for STI Are you having problems with the treatment? For example, your symptoms may …
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… Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) On this page: … ). Bird flu can quickly progress to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome , a serious lung problem that … ). Bird flu can quickly progress to pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome , a serious lung problem that …
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… Sun Protection to Prevent Sunburn On this page: Overview Overview Limit the amount … playing or exercising outdoors. It's safest to keep babies younger than 12 months out of the sun. Do not use sunscreen on babies younger than 6 months old. Sunscreen should never be used to …
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… Disasters and Public Health Threats On this page: Hope for the Best, and Prepare for the Worst Health … such as H5N1 influenza (avian flu) , SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) , the West Nile virus , and monkeypox … such as H5N1 influenza (avian flu) , SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) , the West Nile virus , and monkeypox …
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… Shoulder Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … will recommend other types of surgery if possible for younger people and especially for those who do strenuous … move as far as it did before you started having shoulder problems. But the surgery will allow you to do more of your …
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… Animal and Human Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… Media and Your Child: Making Choices On this page: Many families enjoy using TV, … family, and the wider world. But it's important to manage your family's use of digital media. Too much screen time … the recommendations for different age groups. For children younger than 2 years: It's best to not turn on the TV, …
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… Breast Lumps On this page: Overview Overview Breast lumps are common, especially in women ages 30 to 50. A number of conditions can result in a lump … growth. Several growths in both breasts are more common in younger women. Breast cancer usually feels like a hard or …
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… Child Safety: Preventing Drowning On this page: Overview Overview An infant or … toy. Toilets are drowning hazards, especially for children younger than 3. An older baby or young child can fall … where wells, open postholes, and irrigation canals or drainage ditches are nearby. Fill holes and install fences or …
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… Scrapes On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware in affected area No Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …