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… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … It is given as a series of 2 doses, or shots, 7 or 28 days apart for adults. For children under 18, give 2 doses, … may result in infection of the baby and miscarriage. In its early stages, Japanese encephalitis is similar to a flu-like …
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… the most common symptom of pubic lice. If pubic lice get on your eyelashes, the edges of your eyelids may be crusted. … to the eyelid margins (and eyebrows) twice a day for 10 days. This will loosen the lice and nits so that you can … Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based …
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… This keeps sperm from reaching a woman's egg to make a baby when ejaculation occurs during sex. A vasectomy is a simple procedure. It can be done at your doctor's office or clinic. It takes about 30 minutes. … some swelling and minor pain in your scrotum for several days after the surgery. Unless your work is strenuous, you …
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… Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even … and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even …
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… Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … and your sleep, but you can tolerate it for hours or days. Moderate can also mean pain that comes and goes even … trouble standing. Not feeling alert or able to think clearly. You may be confused, restless, fearful, or unable to …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens Treatment Overview Self-Care … things that can add to the risk may help to see a problem early when it is easier to treat. Learn more Eating … things that can add to the risk may help to see a problem early when it is easier to treat. Learn more Eating …
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… schedule Last updated August 19, 2024 Image Keep your family’s vaccinations up to date Vaccines help protect …   Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine (#12d)     Image Yearly for children 6 months of age and older (The live … vaccine, and should get the MMR vaccine at 4 years of age. Yearly influenza immunization is recommended and provided …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … influenzae Type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) Vaccine . If your baby has been started on a primary series of DTaP-IPV-Hib, … These reactions are mild and generally last 1 to 2 days. Large areas of redness and swelling may be present but …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … age must have a negative pregnancy test within 7 days before starting this medication. They must also use a … normal bone growth and affect final height, or bring on early puberty, if it is used by children/young adults. Ask …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … spells. Symptoms in children Children who have sleep apnea nearly always snore. But unlike adults with sleep apnea, they … Devices CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is nearly always the first medical treatment for sleep apnea. …