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… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save your child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … give a second dose of epinephrine as soon as 5 minutes after the first dose Ensure your child gets to a hospital …
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… on your hands. When to wash your hands Wash your hands after: Touching bare human body parts other than clean hands … sneezing, or using a handkerchief or disposable tissue. Eating, drinking, or using tobacco (for example, smoking). … Wash raw fruits and vegetables under running water before eating them. Marinate foods in a covered dish in the …
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… English | Chinese | French | Feeding your toddler Eating Well English | Chinese | French Breastfeeding or … Your Toddler English | Chinese | French Healthy Eating During Breastfeeding or Chestfeeding English | … to Use the Toilet English | Chinese | French Looking After Your Toddler’s Teeth English | Chinese | French …
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… for up to 5 years. Schedule a follow-up visit 4 to 6 weeks after the device is placed to make sure it is still in the … to use a backup form of birth control for the first 7 days after this device is placed to prevent pregnancy until the … disorders high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer) depression …
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… an in-office visit. Schedule a follow-up visit 4 to 6 weeks after the device is placed to make sure it is still in the … to use a backup form of birth control for the first 7 days after this device is placed, to prevent pregnancy until the … disorders high blood pressure abnormal breast exam cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer) depression …
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… blood calcium levels (hypercalcemia) that may occur with cancer. Zoledronic acid is also used with cancer … otherwise directed by your doctor. It takes at least 7 days after a dose to get the full benefit of this drug. The dose … forms of birth control while using this medication and after the last dose. If you become pregnant, talk to your …
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… UV-blocking goggles during treatments. What To Expect After treatment, the skin is usually red or pink. Your skin … eczema. Risks Risks related to phototherapy include: Skin cancer. Exposure to UV light may result in skin cancer. Skin … UV-blocking goggles during treatments. What To Expect After treatment, the skin is usually red or pink. Your skin …
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… or those who are having treatment for certain types of cancer (such as leukemia ). Treatments for some cancers can … antibodies. You get the shot around 28 weeks of pregnancy. After the birth, your baby's blood is tested. If the blood … antibodies. You get the shot around 28 weeks of pregnancy. After the birth, your baby's blood is tested. If the blood …
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… used to help people who suffer from pain or discomfort from cancer or other diseases. But reiki is not used as a … treatment said they felt better and had less nausea after having a reiki session. Research is ongoing to … studies have proved whether reiki is effective for treating any type of disease. But some health professionals …
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… or fertilizers) can damage the eye. It may take 24 hours after the burn to know how serious an eye burn may be. … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
