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… the spread of germs that cause illnesses such as colds, the flu, diarrhea, or vomiting. Why is hand washing important? …
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… sugar go up. This can be dangerous. When you're sick with influenza (flu) or another illness, your body releases hormones to … to eat your normal types and amounts of food. Drink extra fluids to prevent dehydration. If you can't eat your usual …
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… cold and goes away within 2 to 3 weeks after your cold or influenza (flu) is gone, it's probably nothing serious. If you feel … cold and goes away within 2 to 3 weeks after your cold or influenza (flu) is gone, it's probably nothing serious. If you …
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… years old should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk … azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole), bupropion, fluoxetine, macrolide antibiotics (such as erythromycin), …
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… have many sex partners, or are likely to be exposed to body fluids (such as if you are a health care worker). You've had … have many sex partners, or are likely to be exposed to body fluids (such as if you are a health care worker). You've had …
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… damage may quickly get worse. Get immunized. This includes vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B, influenza, shingles, and pneumonia. Because people with PBC … includes vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B, influenza, shingles, and pneumonia. Because people with PBC …
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… Make sure that you and your child get all the recommended vaccines on schedule. To help your child with sickle cell … examinations can find problems early. Drink water and other fluids to prevent dehydration. Drink extra fluids before, during, and after exertion and when you're in …
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… (Aleve), usually help. Get extra rest. Drink plenty of fluids. If your pain is very bad, your doctor may prescribe … fever is ruled out. How can you prevent it? There is no vaccine to prevent chikungunya fever. But you can do things … (Aleve), usually help. Get extra rest. Drink plenty of fluids. If your pain is very bad, your doctor may prescribe …
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… range, increased use of quick-relief inhalers). Because the flu virus can worsen breathing problems, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year. Missed Dose Not applicable. Storage … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …
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… range, increased use of quick-relief inhalers). Because the flu virus can worsen breathing problems, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year. Missed Dose If you are using salbutamol … Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain …