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… tub or pool. This helps keep the water free of germs and body oils, resulting in the use of less disinfectant. If you … some drugs can cause drowsiness. They can also lower the body’s resistance to the effects of overheating. Walk, do …
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… summer. Impetigo is usually caused when bacteria enter the body through breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold … the rash. If the rash covers large areas of your child’s body, your health care provider might prescribe an oral …
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… see small pink or red dots on your child’s neck, chest, and body. The rash may last for up to 2 days. One of the key … Having your child drink lots of fluids. Fever dries out the body, so make sure your child drinks lots of fluids. Food is …
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… often called germs. Some germs that enter your baby’s body can make your baby very sick. From birth, the immune … immune system is amazing. Every day from birth, a baby’s body defends itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. GBS may occur in about 3 in 1 million people … usually appears as a rash on one side of the face or body. The rash may last for 2 to 4 weeks. Before the rash …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
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… treatment for diarrhea is to replace the fluids your body loses. For healthy adults, these fluids can be replaced … drinking beverages that will replace the electrolytes or body salts being lost. Use a pre-packaged oral rehydration …
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… Mesothelioma (a rare form of cancer of the lining of the body cavity) What are the risk factors for asbestos …
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… have been used in vaccines for many years. They improve the body’s immune response to the vaccine, giving you better …
