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… in children under 6 months of age without first talking to your health care provider. Always use the dosage indicated … and comas Loss of consciousness Reye syndrome occurs 3 to 7 days after the beginning of a viral infection. It can also … (SIDS) or a psychiatric illness. What is the treatment? Early diagnosis and treatment in a hospital can save your …
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… the energy emitted by humans. NCITs offer a way to take your temperature without touching, unlike traditional … temperature. Make sure that the rectal thermometer is clearly marked so that it is not used orally. For example, you … of fighting an infection. Usually, it goes away after 3 days. Thermometers are not always accurate so it is …
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… Vietnamese Certain foods and beverages can affect how your warfarin works. This handout will help you to plan your diet when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our … You get the flu and are unable to eat solid foods for a few days. You have been in the hospital on a limited diet (due …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … the Hib vaccine and is providing it free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …
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… an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … An adult can spread the virus from about 1 day before to 5 days after symptoms start. Young children may be able to … last 2 to 3 weeks or more Extreme fatigue Unusual Usual, early onset, can be severe Runny, stuffy nose Common …
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… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your finances by saving the money that you spend on …
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… (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum … same day or if you should collect the sputum on separate days. Follow the instructions your health care provider … sputum, follow these steps: Collect your sputum in the early morning unless your health care provider gives you …
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… do not work. If you have symptoms or questions, contact your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 to speak with a … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based … (HPV) can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …
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… amounts of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most … antibody test means that you have or had hepatitis C. If your antibody test is positive, you need a ribonucleic acid … may also be referred to a specialist for further testing. Early treatment can prevent the infection from becoming a …
