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… and child Self-rescue and skills for rescuing others Many agencies offer these courses. See St. John Ambulance at … and cannot wear a PFD should always be held by an adult. Older children (12-17 years old) should use the “buddy … after symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, open sore(s), bandages, colds, ear/nose discharge or ear infections end Never …
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… can lead to serious illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had … vaccine given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are … those in the third trimester. As well, people at any stage of pregnancy who have chronic medical conditions are …
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… tips on how to stay cool when it is hot outside. On this page: Heat-related illnesses Heat stroke Staying healthy in … to ensure you limit physical activity in the heat. Check on older or vulnerable people that you know to make sure they …
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… Alemtuzumab (Multiple Sclerosis) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … you notice symptoms such as change in the amount of urine, painful urination, pink/bloody urine, or swelling … to help control these symptoms. Diarrhea, stomach/abdominal pain, cough, trouble sleeping, or mouth sores may …
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… Doravirine/Lamivudine/Tenofovir - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … go away headaches that are severe or don't go away joint pain numbness/tingling of the hands/feet/arms/legs vision … that doesn't stop, loss of appetite, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine) signs of …
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… Pomalidomide - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … symptoms of blood clots, including chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, weakness on one side of the body, … including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop severe stomach/abdominal pain dark urine yellowing eyes/skin People who are …
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… Doxorubicin Liposomal - Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … of the face, tightness in the chest/throat, chills, back pain, severe dizziness, or fast heartbeat. See also Side … eye redness/itching painful/difficult urination stomach/abdominal pain yellowing of the skin/eyes dark urine …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) On this page: Condition Overview Cause Symptoms What Happens What … in the neck are infected). Shortness of breath and chest pain (in rare cases). How is TB diagnosed? Doctors usually … immune system . The immune system may be weakened in older adults, newborns, women who are pregnant or have …
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… Pregnancy: Hemorrhoids and Constipation On this page: Overview Overview Hemorrhoids are … intestine (internal hemorrhoids). Bleeding, itching, and pain are common hemorrhoid symptoms. Hemorrhoids are common … of exercise you get every day. To treat the itching or pain of hemorrhoids: Keep the anus clean by wiping carefully …
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… Healthwise Self-Care Checklist On this page: Step 1. Observe the Problem Health Tools Step 2. Learn … When did it start? What are the symptoms? If you have pain, is it a dull ache or stabbing pain? Is it constant or does it go away and come back? Is it …
