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… Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, … tobacco products such as cigarettes. It does not refer to natural tobacco used for ceremonial or traditional purposes. …
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… knowledgeable health care professionals available to answer your questions. You can get help with variety of health … Navigation Services A health service navigator is usually your first point of contact when you call 8-1-1 . Navigators … or disposal Taking over-the-counter medications (including natural health products) Vaccine safety for you or your …
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… is done to look for changes in the cells of the cervix. If your test is abnormal, it means it found some cells on your cervix that don't look normal. Having an abnormal test … changes on a Pap test called atypical squamous cells . Natural cell changes that may happen during and after …
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… won't need any other tests unless the area doesn't heal or your doctor thinks there may be another problem. How is it … causing symptoms : You don't need medical treatment. But your doctor may talk with you about how to keep the area … pilonidal cyst that's draining, bleeding, or causing pain : Your doctor may treat the cyst with medicines. Or the cyst …
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… a minor wound Before you try to stop the bleeding: Wash your hands well with soap and water (if available). If … use several layers of fabric or plastic bags between your hand and the wound. Use your bare hands to apply … or fearful. Head Injury, Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Current as of: …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … hay fever). This medication works by blocking certain natural substances (histamine, acetylcholine) that your body … the brain. This medication should not be used by children younger than 2 years due to an increased risk of side …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … needs. Warning Promethazine should not be used by children younger than 2 years because it may cause serious (possibly … is an antihistamine and works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an …
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… the rubella virus, you are at risk for miscarriage. And your baby (fetus) could become infected too. This can cause … something that has the droplets on it and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth before washing your hands. If you … also may have eye pain, a sore throat, and body aches. Young children may have only a rash. Symptoms may not start …
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… bacteria (germs). People of any age can get pertussis. Young children who have not been immunized get sicker than … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is … with antibiotics. If taken during the early stages of your illness, the antibiotics help reduce the spread of …
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… to help prevent skin infections. Clean and closely trim your child's fingernails. Have a small child wear mittens or … scratching. Or use light bandages over open blisters. Wash your child's hands often. Distract your child when you find him or her scratching. Use …
