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… diseases include those with: HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; lymphoma or leukemia …
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… 3-word sentences Asks for help using words or actions Can count and use new words Understands shapes and sizes Shows a …
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… from yellow‑white to reddish‑brown. Bed bugs feed on the blood of humans and animals. Unlike parasites, such as fleas … with your body. The staining is from their feces and the blood from crushed insects Live or dead bed bugs and their … attempting self-treatment to ensure that treatment is completed safely and legally. Physical control methods to …
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… tries to clear the airway by coughing. If the airway is completely blocked, the stuck item must be removed or the … peas and beans swell when they absorb water, causing a more complete airway blockage. What are common causes of choking … children? Foods: Round foods such as hotdogs and grapes can completely block a child's airway Fruit poppers, also called …
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… does not contain the hepatitis B vaccine because children completed their hepatitis B vaccine series in infancy. For … fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Haemophilus influenzae type b infection is spread by …
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… that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual … is no known safe level of lead exposure and no known safe blood lead concentration. However, as lead exposure …
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… In men, it may be linked with infertility or lower sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your …
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… from an early age. Children aged 2 to 3 years are able to count ingredients, add ingredients to a bowl and wash …
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… immune system; people with HIV infection who have a CD4+ count of less than 100 cells/mm3; hematological cancer …
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… need further TB testing. Further testing could include a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum collection. A chest x-ray … care provider will let you know when your treatment is complete. How can I reduce the risk of giving TB to other …