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… a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents with DEET Infants less than 6 months of age … cuts, or if your skin is irritated or sunburned Avoid breathing in spray mists and never apply sprays inside a …
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… called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should … a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is … with blood or body fluids. The virus may also be spread by using items that have blood on them, such as a toothbrush, …
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… as rivers, lakes and streams, can also contain disease-causing organisms from animal feces. If you have a weak immune … Reverse Osmosis (RO): RO is effective against all disease-causing organisms and many chemical contaminants. Unless it … (UV) Treatment: UV light will kill many disease-causing organisms, and is effective against almost all …
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… 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine … do not have a pre-packaged ORS mix, you can make your own using the recipe below. Use only until you’re able to get …
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… or talking clearly. What can I do if I think my child has problems hearing? Hearing loss can be hard to detect. Mild … attention to music Notices toys that make sounds Babbles using many speech-like sounds Uses a variety of pitches in …
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… This is especially important after changing a diaper or using the toilet. To prevent the spread of airborne … Advil®). Ask your health care provider for the correct dose to use, or read the instructions on the package or …
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… injection. People 5 years of age and older should get one dose. Children 6 months to 4 years of age and people with … who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If … to person by coughing, sneezing, talking, singing and breathing. It can also be spread by touching an object or …
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… Visits . Who is at higher risk? People at risk of serious problems from some of these infections include: Fetuses and … your hands thoroughly afterwards. Avoid creating dust by using a damp cloth to wipe up the droppings. The droppings … feces. Toxoplasmosis in pregnant women can cause serious problems for the developing baby such as brain damage or …
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