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… water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … drink fluids. When you feel better, slowly start eating small amounts of bland, easily digested food such as … with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) Japanese …
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… 2 or 3 weeks. Trouble swallowing or breathing. Coughing or choking when you swallow. Frequent throat clearing or the … 2 or 3 weeks. Trouble swallowing or breathing. Coughing or choking when you swallow. Frequent throat clearing or the …
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… a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the site. Heel stick There is very … risk of a problem from a heel stick. A baby may get a small bruise at the puncture site. Results Phosphate levels are usually higher in children than in adults. That's because of the active bone …
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… supervise and check for proper cleaning. Give your child a small, soft toothbrush, and apply fluoridated toothpaste in an amount about the size of a small green pea. Encourage your child to watch you and older … her to stop. If the child can't stop, see your dentist. A children's dentist (pediatric dentist) is specially trained …
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… VER-sih-kuh-ler") is a fungal infection that causes many small, flat spots on the skin. The spots may form patches, … on parts of the upper body like the chest and neck. In children, this often involves the face. The spots can be … What are the symptoms? Symptoms of tinea versicolor include small, flat, round or oval spots that frequently form …
Medications
… very serious brain/liver condition called Reyes syndrome in children or teenagers. If you are infected while pregnant, … treatment) untreated tuberculosis (TB) infection There is a small risk that you may expose others to infection with … treatment) untreated tuberculosis (TB) infection There is a small risk that you may expose others to infection with …
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… Problems On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … and Perimenopause Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Prevention Being sexually active (alone or with a partner) … and Perimenopause Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging Prevention Being sexually active (alone or with a partner) …
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… devices, thermostats, barometers and electrical switches. Smaller amounts of elementary mercury exist in fluorescent … rarely occurs in residential settings. Inhalation of small amounts of mercury vapour (such as from a spill of … strongly affected by exposure to metallic mercury? Infants, children and pregnant individuals have greater risk of …
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… the form of allergy shots, your allergist or doctor injects small doses of substances that you are allergic to ( … skin a solution of salt water (saline) that contains a very small amount of the allergen(s). At first, you get the shot … in fewer or less severe symptoms. They may also prevent children who have allergic rhinitis from getting asthma . …
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… antibiotics and intravenous (IV) fluids. Take frequent, small sips of bottled or boiled water or a rehydration drink … your diarrhea is gone, you may eat a regular diet again. Children 2 years old or younger are at high risk of … on international disease outbreaks and treatment and prevention guidelines. Local health units can also access …
