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… examination for every teenage boy and man. Baby boys should also have their genitals checked for problems they … but firmly between your thumb and fingers of both hands. Carefully feel the surface for lumps. Feel for any change in … but firmly between your thumb and fingers of both hands. Carefully feel the surface for lumps. Feel for any change in …
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… large number of mosquitoes, repellents with 10% to 24% DEET should keep most mosquitoes away from your skin. Concerns … all instructions on the label. DEET should also be used carefully on clothing. Icaridin (Picaridin). Icaridin is an … all instructions on the label. DEET should also be used carefully on clothing. Icaridin (Picaridin). Icaridin is an …
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… may be born with it, or it may happen in the first year of life. In a normal hip, the thigh bone (femur) fits snugly … may be born with it, or it may happen in the first year of life. In a normal hip, the thigh bone (femur) fits snugly …
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… you may need to take thyroid medicine for the rest of your life. Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism … you may need to take thyroid medicine for the rest of your life. Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism …
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… nitroglycerin with any of these medicines can cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure. If you have angina … nitroglycerin with any of these medicines can cause a life-threatening drop in blood pressure. If you have angina …
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… family about this and about how this will affect family life. If you can't or don't want to remove carpeting … family about this and about how this will affect family life. If you can't or don't want to remove carpeting …
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… having difficult feelings. But these feelings are a part of life. When you don't try to spare your child from them, you … having difficult feelings. But these feelings are a part of life. When you don't try to spare your child from them, you …
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… under control and allow your child to live an active life. May prevent or reduce side effects of the medicine. … under control and allow your child to live an active life. May prevent or reduce side effects of the medicine. …