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… may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal coliform” or E. Coli …
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… unborn infant. Symptoms of malaria can include: Headache Abdominal (stomach) pain Diarrhea Chills or sweats Shaking … of malaria in the area you plan to visit. If anti-malaria medications are recommended, you will receive a … You should also be careful to avoid mosquito bites. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop a fever while …
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… yellow patches at the back of the throat and, in children, abdominal pain. Impetigo is a skin infection and common in …
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… same day, and those with lice should be treated. Chemical treatments Shampoos, creams, rinses and sprays that contain … isopropyl myristate and dimethicone. Some chemical treatments may not be safe for infants, young children, … have to remove them, as nits are empty eggshells. Most treatments are repeated in 7 to 10 days to make sure that …
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… your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new …
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… your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or … motion sickness, talk to your health care provider about medications that might help. How can I protect myself … and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where …
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… illness lasts less than 2 weeks and does not need special medical treatment. However, some people may develop … Most people who get Q fever recover without any special medical treatment. In more severe cases, antibiotics are …
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… attended by a child with hepatitis B whose behaviour or medical condition increases the chances of exposure to that … fatigue, fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice …
