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Head lice

… right away and look close to the scalp. Check again once a week for 2 weeks in case you missed them. If you only find nits and no lice, check again every day for one week to make sure that you did not miss any live lice. If …

Impetigo

… child’s body, your health care provider might prescribe an oral antibiotic. It is important that your child keeps …

West Nile virus

… a rash on the body. These symptoms generally last about 1 week, but they can last for several weeks or months. In less than 1 per cent of people, WNV … are infected with WNV get better, but it may take several weeks or months to recover fully. There is no human vaccine …

Pregnancy and dental health

… heart disease) Poor dental health may affect the general oral health of your developing baby. Research shows there …

Salmonellosis

… spread? The disease is spread through the “fecal-oral” route. Bacteria are shed in the feces of infected …

Facts about chickenpox

… or the blisters have crusted. It usually takes 2 to 3 weeks for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. … watch for signs of the illness for the next 2 to 3 weeks. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of chickenpox may … where a rash develops several days later. It takes 2 to 4 weeks for the blisters to heal, although some scars may …

Tetanus diphtheria pertussis Tdap vaccine

… in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of pregnancy regardless of previous Tdap immunization history but may be given as early as 13 weeks and up until delivery. Children 7 years of age and … People who developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting a tetanus vaccine, without another cause …

Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… a neural tube defect? NTDs can happen during the very early weeks of pregnancy, when you may not know that you are … multivitamin every day during your pregnancy and for 4 to 6 weeks after, or for as long as you are breastfeeding. If you … trimester, have no more than 75 grams (2.5 ounces) per week. Foods fortified with folic acid include: White flour …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… soon as possible. This gives your body enough time, about 2 weeks, to build immunity before the influenza season starts. … vaccine Developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting an influenza vaccine without another cause … 7 to 10 days, but the cough and weakness may last 1 to 2 weeks longer. Although infections from other viruses may …

Fifth disease parvovirus infection

… disease that differ from other illnesses are: About 2 to 3 weeks after being exposed to the virus, a red rash may … warm bath or direct sunlight. The rash may last for several weeks. For some people, the rash may not appear at all, or … especially women. The joint pain usually lasts one to 3 weeks, but it can last longer. It usually goes away without …