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… the virus and can pass it to other people. Outbreaks are common in many countries in Latin America and Southeast … of dengue fever may be mild or severe. In mild cases, common symptoms include: A sudden high fever, up to 41°C … If you plan to travel to an area where dengue fever is common, make sure to protect yourself against mosquito …
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… to understand what your child says. Sleep talking is more common than sleepwalking, although some children do both. Nightmares. These are very common in preschool and school-age children. Your child may … than confusional arousals or nightmares. They are not very common, but they can be very upsetting for parents. Your …
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… broken rib, even if the bone itself is not broken. The most common cause of a broken rib is a direct blow to the chest, … spleen, blood vessels, or other parts of your body. A common injury when you have a fractured rib is a punctured … it will let you take deeper breaths. In the past, it was common to tape or tightly wrap the injured rib area. But you …
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… Tonsillectomy is surgery to remove the tonsils . It's a common surgery, especially in children, but it is not done … weeks after surgery. A fever up to 38.9 °C (102 °F) is also common. Your child may also have bad breath for up to 2 … The risks include some bleeding after surgery. This is common, especially when the healed scab over the cut area …
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… vigorous-intensity activity. Here are some ideas for both types of activities. You can boost many of the moderate … column to a vigorous level by doing them faster or harder. Types of moderate-intensity and vigorous-intensity … vigorous-intensity activity. Here are some ideas for both types of activities. You can boost many of the moderate …
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… women, and children, AFP in the blood can mean that certain types of cancer—especially cancer of the testicles , ovaries … women, and children, AFP in the blood can mean that certain types of cancer—especially cancer of the testicles , ovaries …
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… much. What are the different forms of iron? There are 2 types of iron found in foods: Heme iron is found in meat, …
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… outside of an outbreak are difficult to identify. Most types of illnesses spread by water can also be spread by …
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