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… bites may cause puncture wounds, cuts, scrapes, or crushing injuries. Most animal and human bites cause minor injuries. … bite No Animal or human bite How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre On this page: Overview Health Tools Adult or Child Older Than 1 Year Person Faints Choking While Alone Baby (Younger Than 1 Year) Overview A person …
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… Safety: Drowning Prevention in Pools and Hot Tubs On this page: Overview Overview Most childhood … children. Talk to your doctor before you allow children younger than age 5 to use them. If you allow children in a … a life ring with a rope and a safety hook. Have a phone nearby to call for help in an emergency. Make sure that …
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… Lidocaine Viscous - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … Warning Use of this medication by children younger than 3 years has caused serious (sometimes fatal) side effects, … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… brain, which can lead to seizures, deafness, or brain damage. One out of every 3,000 people with measles may die from … of age and adults. Complications of measles can include: Ear infections Diarrhea Pneumonia Encephalitis (1 in every … from 4 days before to 4 days after their rash first appears. If you have measles, you can help prevent spreading it …
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… In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … development. Sperm may have been collected and frozen at an earlier time. In that case, the sperm are thawed on the day … time. A low number of eggs. Irregular menstrual periods or problems with releasing an egg (ovulation). Other reasons …
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… Aspirin Chewable - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … doctor before giving this drug to a child younger than 12 years. It is very important to keep this and all medication … difficulty hearing ringing ears signs of kidney problems (such as change in the amount of urine) unexplained …
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… Hantavirus Cardiopulmonary Syndrome (HCPS) On this page: … 2 to 3 weeks after a person has been exposed to the virus. Early symptoms may include: A fever and chills. Muscle aches … and Younger Fever or Chills, Age 12 and Older Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 …
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… Colds On this page: … and close contact. You can catch a cold at any time of year, but they're more common in late winter and early … Flu) Protecting Your Child From Infections Respiratory Problems, Age 11 and Younger Respiratory Problems, Age 12 …
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… beaded lizards. Symptoms of a pit viper snakebite often appear from minutes to hours after a bite. Severe burning pain … Bites may be scary, but most don't cause serious health problems. A bite from a small non-poisonous snake might … Information Allergic Reaction Animal and Human Bites Arm Injuries Cuts Dealing With Emergencies Finger, Hand, and …
