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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 …
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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

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Quit or reduce vaping

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Caffeinated energy drinks

… other ingredients in energy drinks can interact with many medications. Talk with a pharmacist or your health care provider before using energy drinks if you: Take medications or supplements Have a health condition Is it …
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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

… with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications or medications that interfere with your body's use of folic …
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Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… dose of naloxone. This is why it is important to seek medical help as soon as possible by calling 9-1-1 , and be …
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Ultraviolet radiation

… . If you have sun sensitivity due to a medical condition or medication, you can develop a skin rash …
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Preventing choking in babies and young children For child care providers

… by putting small objects into their mouths If a child has a medical condition that affects chewing or swallowing, they … what you think the child choked on. A child needs immediate medical attention in an emergency room if they have …
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The benefits of immunizing your child

… babies Seniors People with diseases such as cancer or other medical conditions Vaccines help protect all parts of your …
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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… drinking and heavy drinking If illegal or street drugs, or medications are being used at the same time Genetics and …