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… and farm animals. During food preparation, contaminated foods can transmit bacteria to other foods or surfaces in the kitchen. This is called … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth and washing dentures or contact …
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… in a liquid, solid, or gas form, such as acids . Natural foods such as chili peppers, which contain a substance that … may cause a minor loss of fluids from the body. But in a baby or young child, the same size and depth of a burn may … warm the areas. Small areas of your body (ears, face, nose, fingers, toes) that are really cold or frozen can be warmed …
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… *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … After the virus enters your body, it usually takes 2 to 3 months to develop symptoms or signs of illness. Symptoms of …
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… with HIV. The virus can also be passed from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, birth, or breastfeeding. HIV doesn't … 4 weeks after contact but can also take as long as 3 to 6 months to show up in the blood. If you think you have been … sharing needles when injecting drugs, or from mother to baby during birth. Symptoms HIV may not cause symptoms early …
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… of breastfeeding when you have to be away from your baby. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply. It also … see that all parts are clean. Get in the mood. Holding your baby may improve your milk letdown. If you aren't with your baby, try looking at a photo or sniffing a piece of clothing …
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… right for your child? It's up to you whether you have your baby circumcised or not. This decision is often based on … not be done? Your doctor may not do circumcision if your baby has a medical condition that makes problems from the … anesthetic while the baby stays awake. A baby who is age 1 month or older may need general anesthesia. Talk with your …
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… What should I avoid while taking it (for example, certain foods, activities, other medicines, or alcohol)? Will it … How long will I need to take this medicine (days, weeks, months)? How will I know that the medicine is helping? What … What should I avoid while taking it (for example, certain foods, activities, other medicines, or alcohol)? Will it …
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… starting this medication, it may take several weeks to months before you get the full benefit of this drug. Do not … as lip smacking/puckering, tongue thrusting, chewing, or finger/toe movements. In rare cases, loxapine may increase … as lip smacking/puckering, tongue thrusting, chewing, or finger/toe movements. In rare cases, loxapine may increase …
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… the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in … doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen the risk, take the smallest effective dose … right away if you notice any symptoms in your newborn baby such as crying that doesn't stop, slow/shallow …
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… the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long time or in … doses near the expected delivery date may harm the unborn baby. To lessen the risk, take the smallest effective dose … right away if you notice any symptoms in your newborn baby such as crying that doesn't stop, slow/shallow …
