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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on weight. If you are … for storage details. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… at the same time. For an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. … the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry date Carefully open the package so that the condom does not tear. … A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these vaccinations. Know your …
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… vaccine The vaccines are provided free as part of routine childhood immunizations and to others that need protection … with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to call ahead so that you can be … risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to …
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… insect, aircraft, weather and treatment area. Spraying is carefully controlled by GPS navigation and only occurs over … Results show no increase in illnesses reported by health care providers. If you feel concerned, speak to your health care provider. If you wish to avoid contact with the spray, …
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… Who has a higher risk of getting swimmer’s itch? Young children who wade and splash in shallow water bodies may be … presence of schistosomes and their larvae is higher Younger children’s skin can be more sensitive than the skin of an … may reduce some of the itchiness. Check with your health care provider about what treatment is right for you. Common …
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… lit. Use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms. Be extra careful when you work with sharp tools or knives. Be careful with other medicines. Many medicines can affect how … maroon or very bloody. Call your doctor now or seek medical care right away if: You have new bruises or blood spots …
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… the places where you will travel, in case you need medical care during your trip. Learn how to use a portable oxygen … Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Current as of: November 14, … Medicine & Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine This information does not …
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… Actionset Overview If you have the "baby blues" after childbirth, you're not alone. About half of women have a few … lasted more than 2 weeks, your body isn't recovering from childbirth as expected. Postpartum depression: Is a serious … your doctor immediately or call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care. How is postpartum depression treated? Depression is a …
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… as HIV or hepatitis . These precautions are used by health care workers and people who provide first aid when they may … for further protection when they are providing health care. These precautions also help protect you from exposure … mucous membranes to potentially infectious fluids. Health care workers should always use protective barriers to …
