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… after you have started to get better. Prolonged and/or severe infection can result in reactive arthritis and damage … treatment with anti-parasitic medication is necessary. What should I do if I become infected with Giardia ? If you have … Notice has been issued for your community water system, take the advice seriously and follow the instructions …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … or a risk of choking on food or fluids, such as people with severe brain damage, spinal cord injury, seizures or … without another cause being identified Is required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a …
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… keep air out of the middle ear. Middle ear problems can be severe. For example, the eardrum can burst or the middle ear … have a fever? Yes Possible fever No Possible fever Did you take your temperature? Yes Temperature taken No Temperature taken How high is the fever? The answer …
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… pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as freely. The hip joint … or sprained hip . Muscle strain in the groin or buttock. Severe bruising ( contusion) . Treatment may include first … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, facilities should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … food as harmful. Allergic reactions to foods can be mild or severe. Food allergy needs to be taken seriously. It involves avoiding the food that causes …
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… no pain and 10 is the worst pain you can imagine? 8 to 10: Severe pain Severe pain 5 to 7: Moderate pain Moderate pain … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to …
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… jam, or bend a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may start soon after the … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to …
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… or bending a limb abnormally. Pain may be sudden and severe. Bruising and swelling may start soon after the … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to …
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… or falling on the knee. Pain, bruising, or swelling may be severe and occur within minutes of the injury. Nerves or … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners … the questions. Based on your answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to …
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… pelvis. The hip joint is tighter and more stable than the shoulder joint, but it doesn't move as freely. The hip joint … or standing. This type of pain is usually caused by a less severe problem, unless the pain doesn't go away or it … to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners …
