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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is measles? Measles is a serious illness caused by the … illness. You need to get the vaccine within 72 hours after exposure in order to be protected against the measles virus. … or traveled to an area with a measles outbreak, have yourself examined by a health care provider. It is best to …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine? The COVID-19 … 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce antibodies that will help protect you … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. For information on Reye syndrome, …
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… Colic On this page: What To Expect Home Treatment When To Call Routine Checkups … to feel scared, upset, or frustrated when you cannot get your baby to stop crying. But remember that colic is … by taking preventive measures to reduce your baby's risk of illness. If you are breastfeeding, be aware of your …
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… for Rotator Cuff Disorders On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … times a day, as directed. Always keep a cloth between your skin and the ice pack. Taking pain medicines as … more Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? Using Cold and Heat Therapies Why It Is Done Smoothing may be done …
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… Phototherapy for Psoriasis On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … be used with psoralen. Psoralen is a medicine that makes your skin more sensitive to light. This treatment is called … Risks Risks of phototherapy include: Skin cancer. Exposure to UV light may result in skin cancer. Skin damage. …
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… Basics Health Tools What are learning disabilities? Learning disabilities make it hard for your child to learn in certain areas. Your child may have … After a child is born, a head injury, poor nutrition, exposure to toxins (such as lead), or child abuse can …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary … of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, … that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in …
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… Overview Self-Care What is cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a very serious condition in … The doctor will examine you and ask questions about your symptoms and past health. If the doctor thinks that you … to medicines. Cirrhosis may also be caused by long-term exposure to poisons, such as arsenic. Some people have it …
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… Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … so they will know how to care for you. Learn more Using Cold and Heat Therapies Why It Is Done Doctors recommend … lung, liver, kidney, or heart disease. Obesity also increases the risk. Arthritis: Should I …
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… and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … and Adderall). Some non-prescription medicines, such as cold medicines that have dextromethorphan as an ingredient, are being misused as a way to get high. What effects these drugs may have on your health depend on …
