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… itching is often worse at night. Scratching can result in a secondary infection of the skin. Rashes may appear in these … care provider. Your health care provider may recommend a second treatment 1 week after the first treatment. Crusted …
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… medications available for children are limited. Breastfed babies whose mothers are taking medication to prevent …
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… Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds before you eat or handle any food and after you use …
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… and youth: using nicotine in adolescence can impact brain development, disrupt cognitive function, and can permanently … that you do so only outdoors and avoid exposing others to second-hand aerosol. Can vaping help me quit smoking? Some …
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… through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
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… the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during childhood and pregnancy. Having enough vitamin D …
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… zation-safety-review-thimerosal-containing-vaccines-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders . Do vaccines contain human or …
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… to other people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from …
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… inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe out slowly. Take another deep breath. Cough …
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… at levels below the guideline, it is important to have a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests …
