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… toxins that can cause TSS are: Staphylococcus aureus (SA) (commonly known as staph) Group A Streptococcus (GAS) For … alternate times. For example, use pads at night and tampons during the day Using tampons with the lowest absorbency that …
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… story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during a car ride, so she looked in the rearview mirror to … Serious side effects from vaccines are very rare The most common side effects are soreness in the arm or leg where the …
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… airborne spongy moth hairs, silken threads and shed skins during large-scale infestations has caused allergic … and can be used on certified organic farms. What happens during aerial spraying? Aerial spraying of Foray 48B® for … reactions. Results show no increase in adverse illnesses reported by health care providers. If you feel …
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… tetanus primary vaccination series. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home: New or worse signs of infection, … tetanus primary vaccination series. When to call for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur …
Medications
… Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: ohl-SAL-uh-zeen Common Brand Name(s): Dipentum Important: How To Use This … condition and response to treatment. Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with this medication unless otherwise … we develop our content . … Pronunciation: ohl-SAL-uh-zeen Common Brand Name(s): Dipentum Important: How To Use This …
Medications
… Pronunciation: me-SAL-a-meen/a-MEE-noe-sal-i-SIL-ik AS-id Common Brand Name(s): Pentasa Important: How To Use This … or prepare a supply in advance. Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with this medication unless otherwise … … Pronunciation: me-SAL-a-meen/a-MEE-noe-sal-i-SIL-ik AS-id Common Brand Name(s): Pentasa Important: How To Use This …
Medications
… Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: me-SAL-a-meen Common Brand Name(s): Asacol Important: How To Use This … released properly into the colon. Drink plenty of fluids during treatment with this medication unless otherwise … how we develop our content . … Pronunciation: me-SAL-a-meen Common Brand Name(s): Asacol Important: How To Use This …
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… Other Lumps Under the Skin + - Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Arm Injuries Arm Problems, Non-Injury Cuts Elbow Injuries Elbow … Age 3 and Younger Head Injury, Age 4 and Older Heat-Related Illnesses Hyperventilation Insect Bites and Stings and … 12 and Older Fever Seizures Fish Hook Injuries Heat-Related Illnesses Nervous System Problems Physical Abuse …
Medical tests
… be made. In some cases, a contrast material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly … other tests do not give a clear answer. MRI is done more commonly than other tests to check for certain bone and … stress. Growths, such as tumours, are present. Changes common to arthritis are present. Medical …
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… food contaminated with bacteria, viruses and/or parasites. Common causes of food borne illness are from Norovirus, … of food borne illness every year in Canada. Most food borne illnesses are entirely preventable. The risk of food borne illness can increase during the summer because: Hot and humid weather creates …
