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… orchidopexy. Surgery is usually recommended by the time the baby is 18 months old. footnote 1 In most cases, a pediatric … higher up in the canal or in the abdomen. For at least 2 weeks after surgery, your child should avoid games, sports, … higher up in the canal or in the abdomen. For at least 2 weeks after surgery, your child should avoid games, sports, …
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… Overview Your immunity protects both you and your unborn baby (fetus). After you have been immunized (vaccinated) … to the virus, keep using birth control for at least 4 weeks after the vaccination. footnote 1 Before or during … to the virus, keep using birth control for at least 4 weeks after the vaccination. footnote 1 Before or during …
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… reach a healthy weight? Notice and stop your thoughts The first step is to notice and stop your negative thoughts or … reach a healthy weight? Notice and stop your thoughts The first step is to notice and stop your negative thoughts or …
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… right away, or a balloon (tissue expander) may be put in first. Over a few months, the expander is filled with saline … of surgery, there is a risk of infection, usually in the first week or two after surgery. Problems can happen that … stay may be 1 to 2 days for your mastectomy. Or you may go home the same day. Your chest will be flat where the breast …
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… women. All pregnant women should be screened at the first prenatal visit. For those who test positive or who are … syphilis. Screening should be done: footnote 2 At the first prenatal visit for all pregnant women. During the … babies. All pregnant women should be tested during their first prenatal visit. If a pregnant woman is at high risk …
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… scratching. Over-the-counter medicines for itching If home treatment doesn't relieve the itching, you may want to … scratching. Over-the-counter medicines for itching If home treatment doesn't relieve the itching, you may want to …
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… is in your low back and your symptoms have lasted a few weeks. It does not cover information about a herniated disc … treatments. For symptoms that have lasted at least 6 weeks and that make it hard to do your normal activities, … the procedure. This program may include physiotherapy and home exercises. What non-surgical treatments are used for a …
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… ; moulds; or animal dander for allergy shots. You must first have skin testing to find out which allergen you are … that contains a very small amount of the allergen(s). At first, you get the shot once or twice a week. You gradually … dose, you get the same dose in shots every 2 to 4 weeks for the next 4 to 6 months. The period between shots …
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… can affect your health, the health of your developing baby, and your ability to take care of yourself and your baby after birth. Women who experience depression during … alcohol to cope, leading to potential harm to the unborn baby Premature and low birth weight babies Difficulty …
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… your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they should stay home for at least 24 hours after starting their treatment. … Throw away all eye make-up that was used when the symptoms first started. Once the infection has gone, make sure the …
