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… virus. Early stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can progress to bleeding, organ … is spread through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or animal. Outbreaks have been … contact with the blood, secretions, organs or other bodily fluids of infected animals The Ebola virus does not spread …
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… pneumophila bacteria can also cause a less severe, flu-like condition known as Pontiac fever. How are they … To reduce fever and muscle aches, drink plenty of fluids and consider taking over-the-counter pain relievers … pneumophila bacteria can also cause a less severe, flu-like condition known as Pontiac fever. How are they …
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… out your contacts if you use them. Don't rub your eyes. Try cold or warm compresses. Use whichever feels the best. Gently flush your eyes with water. Take out your contacts, if you … or warm compresses. Use whichever feels the best. Gently flush your eyes with water. Take out your contacts, if you …
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… (say "thor-uh-sen-TEE-sis") is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This is called the … thin needle or a thin plastic tube, called a catheter, between two of your ribs. The doctor will use the needle or …
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… headaches get worse. Side Effects See also Warning section. Flushing, feelings of tingling/numbness/prickling/heat, … serious side effects, including: blue fingers/toes/nails cold hands/feet difficult/painful swallowing easy … If your doctor decides that you need to use this medication between 20 and 30 weeks of pregnancy, you should use the …
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… heat causes the blood vessels to expand (dilate). Then body fluids move into the legs because of gravity. Heat … go to a different climate, your body must get used to the differences (acclimate) to keep your body temperature in a … wait for help to arrive: Spray or sponge the person with cold water. Apply ice packs over as much of the body as you …
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… catch epilepsy from other people (like you can catch a cold), and they can't catch it from you. What causes it? … absence epilepsy. It causes staring into space, eye fluttering, and slight muscle jerks. Infantile spasms (West … diet but allows for a little more flexibility in protein, fluid, and calorie amounts. The low glycemic index diet. …
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… labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
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… dander) and other triggering factors (such as irritants). Cold compresses and lubricating eye drops may decrease eye … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
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… dry skin, weight gain, slow heartbeat, or sensitivity to cold. Tell your doctor if your condition gets worse or lasts … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …