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… Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, greyish-brown, wingless insects that live on the scalp, feeding on blood. They … lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many different products and ways … than 4 years of age. What options are not recommended for treating head lice? Some methods and products should not be …
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… If you are treated early in the infection, you are less likely to have complications. The potential … of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by … can have an STI and not have any symptoms. Finding and treating an STI reduces the chances of passing infections on …
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… so you can have them without knowing. Finding and treating an STI early has benefits: It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications like pelvic … of getting or passing on HIV to someone else increases. Treating STIs and HIV lessens the chance of HIV being …
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… tobacco but do have nicotine in them. These are like smokeless tobacco products. The user places the pouch in their mouth and it slowly releases nicotine Smokeless tobacco. These include chewing or spit tobacco, snuff … may be helpful. Current evidence shows that vaping poses less health harms compared to smoking cigarettes. It can …
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… allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. This happens in less than 1 in a million people who get the vaccine. … also cause temporary deafness. Permanent deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. Adults and teens …
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… any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in a million, of a life-threatening allergic … also cause temporary deafness. Permanent deafness occurs in less than 1 in 20,000 people with mumps. Adults and teens …
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… age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …
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… The older the child is when they have a febrile seizure the less likely they are to have another. Can febrile seizures … airway in case they vomit (throw up) Do not move them unless they are in danger or near something dangerous Do not …
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… can make some medications (or herbal supplements) work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your …
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… full potential. Early diagnosis and support in a safe and healthy family situation may help prevent future issues such …
