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Travelling with children

… of malaria are much more serious in children. Malaria medications available for children are limited. Breastfed … been travelling or living. Do not give antibiotics or other medications to children to stop diarrhea unless advised by a …
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Managing constipation with diet adults

… enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with aluminum or calcium, antidepressants, … antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium …
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Yellow fever vaccine

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Rabies

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Outdoor air quality Sulphur dioxide SO2

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Tuberculosis TB

… sure you don’t have TB disease before starting TB infection medications. It is also important to understand the side …
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Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency

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Molluscum contagiosum

… centre of the lesion or bump. Medication – the use of oral medications and creams to treat molluscum is rare, and … be done in consultation with a health care provider. These medications can produce unwanted side-effects and are only …
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Genital herpes

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Febrile seizures fever seizures

… cannot usually be prevented. Fever can be reduced by medications such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen but this has …