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… child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is usually a … think your child has impetigo, take them to see a health care provider. If your health care provider finds that your child has impetigo, they can …
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… especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but … consistent with cryptococcal disease, see your health care provider. Your health care provider can test for …
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… if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be … be treated with antibiotic pills. For effective treatment, carefully follow the treatment instructions and, if you were … problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care provider who will help you to decide if you or your …
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… be purchased without a prescription. Follow the directions carefully. If you have pubic lice on your eyebrows or … do not use shampoos or lotions to treat them. Instead, carefully apply occlusive ophthalmic ointment (e.g., … more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your sexual partner will need to be treated …
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… procedure to close or remove your varicose veins. Try home care to improve your symptoms. You can exercise, prop up … Having surgery or a procedure is a better choice if you care a lot about how your legs look. Home treatment won't … veins treated? You can treat varicose veins with home care, surgery, or another procedure. Home treatment For many …
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… HIV: Tips for Caregivers to Avoid Infection On this page: Overview Related … blood, even if you wear gloves. Handle needles or lancets carefully to avoid sticking yourself if you are caring for … When handling used syringes, pick them up by the barrel and carefully drop them into a puncture-proof container. If you …
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… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have … your blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood …
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… any medical conditions speak to your pharmacist or health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a … more than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines … acetaminophen. Too much acetaminophen can be harmful. Be careful with cough and cold medicines. They may not be safe …
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… to visit a qualified exercise professional or your health care provider for more information before becoming more … in a fitness appraisal. Be sure to tell y our health care provider about the PAR-Q+/ePAR med- X+ and to which question or questions you answered ”yes”. Your health care provider may want to take you through an ePARmed-X + …
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… find the cause of the problem. Your baby may need special care, such as being in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This may be scary for you. But the … condition. Know that the hospital staff is well prepared to care for babies with this condition. They will do everything …