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… they have handled an infected pet or animal. What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually appear 3 to 7 days after you are … may include drinks with electrolytes) to replace body fluids. Dehydration occurs when you lose too much fluid through diarrhea and is one of the main reasons for …
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… tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and h aemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine How does pertussis … to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe and if left untreated, it can spread … that may trigger coughing. Have frequent small drinks of fluid, and make sure to get enough to eat, as coughing …
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… through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of cervicitis can include: Changes in the amount and/or color of fluid from the vagina Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting …
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… have a weak immune system due to medication. What are the symptoms of the disease? Symptoms of TB disease of the lungs include cough (dry or … fatigue. If it has affected other parts of your body, the symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health …
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… there is no obvious skin wound or injury. What are the symptoms of the disease? Most often there is sudden onset of … an infected person. The infected person may or may not have symptoms. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the … the best approach is to get medical attention as soon as symptoms occur. Remember, an important clue to this disease …
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… or coughing. It can also be spread through contact with the fluid from chickenpox blisters, or the saliva of a person … of the illness for the next 2 to 3 weeks. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chickenpox may include fever, aches, … itchy and begin to look like blisters, filled with clear fluid. After another few days, the fluid becomes cloudy, the …
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… File is about pinkeye from an infection. What are the symptoms? Pinkeye usually makes the whites of the eyes turn … more serious infection. Visit your health care provider if symptoms of pinkeye get worse. Your health care provider … Throw away all eye make-up that was used when the symptoms first started. Once the infection has gone, make …
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… 4 years of age. By recognizing vision concerns and their symptoms early on, you will know when your child needs to … of any concerns, between age 6 to 12 months. What signs and symptoms should I watch for?  Your child should see your … provider or eye doctor if you notice any of these signs or symptoms: Red, itchy, watery eyes discharge Squinting or …
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… or directly from other people or animals. What are the symptoms of waterborne infections? Many people who get infected with a waterborne infection will have no symptoms at all, and probably will not know they have been … as possible if: You are very sick and unable to manage Your symptoms do not go away within a few days You have a …
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… any routine childhood vaccine since 2001, except for the influenza (flu) vaccine. Thimerosal is a mercury-containing preservative that is in the flu vaccine in small amounts to prevent bacterial and fungal …