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… in your target range. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a … in your target range. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. …
Medications
… right away if you have shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, flushing, or rash/itching. Use this medication regularly to … Side Effects See also How to Use section. Nausea, headache, flu/common cold symptoms, or tiredness may occur. If any of … that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an …
Medical tests
… caused by an infection with a virus , such as a cold or influenza (flu). Throat cultures aren't done for viral infections. … will gargle a small amount of salt water and then spit the fluid into a clean cup. This method gives a larger sample …
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… an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or influenza (flu). Sometimes acute bronchitis is caused by bacteria. … on the label. Rest more than usual. Drink plenty of fluids so you don't get dehydrated. Use an over-the-counter …
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… Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 … protects against infection from the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Despite its name, this disease is not the same as influenza (the flu). Health Canada approved the Hib vaccine …
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… such as A+D Ointment, Desitin, or zinc oxide. Give more fluids to make the urine less concentrated. (Make sure the person doesn't need to limit fluids for a medical reason.) Call the person's doctor if … person has an illness that can spread, such as a cold or influenza (flu). Give the person a face cloth with soap on it …
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… I breastfeed if I am sick? If you get sick with a cold or flu, you should continue to breastfeed because your breast …
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… oral temperature taken after you smoke or you drink a hot fluid may give you a false high temperature reading. After … be falsely low. Causes of fever Viral infections , such as colds and influenza ( flu ), and bacterial infections , such … be falsely low. Causes of fever Viral infections , such as colds and influenza ( flu ), and bacterial infections , such …
Medications
… years old should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently … certain live vaccines (such as varicella vaccine, live flu vaccine). Check all prescription and nonprescription … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
Medications
… It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain … It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause …