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Rotavirus vaccine Rotarix®

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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or entering the lungs (causing aspiration). A blockage of the airway can be …
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Inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… or weakened immune system Those with health conditions causing difficulty breathing, swallowing or a risk of choking …
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Toilet learning

… voice. Here are some suggestions to help your child start using the toilet: Wait for a time when there aren’t other … started Make sure that everyone who cares for your child is using the same approach to toilet learning. This consistency … children. Pack the potty along until they are comfortable using the bathroom away from home Boys usually learn to pee …
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Genital herpes

… is a minor skin condition that comes and goes without causing problems. As a result, many people may not be aware … and reducing stress may help limit the number of outbreaks. Using a water based lubricant during sexual intercourse can …
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome

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Heat-related illness in infants and young children

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Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a Pap test, which is a routine part of a female sexual … When it does not clear, cells infected with a cancer-causing type of HPV start to change. This change can lead to … How are genital warts treated? Genital warts can be treated using topical prescription medication or freezing. The …
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Molluscum contagiosum

… sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms … (when sores are present). Important things to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not …
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Cervicitis

… the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not treated, it can spread to the uterus … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and …