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… ability to fight infections. This increases your chance of getting very serious (possibly fatal) infections (especially meningitis or sepsis). Get medical help right away if you develop symptoms such as … for meningitis in the past, ask your doctor if you should get another vaccination (booster shot) before receiving this …
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… in the upper right side of the belly. Your child may be getting worse if he or she has breathing problems or a fever … in the upper right side of the belly. Your child may be getting worse if he or she has breathing problems or a fever …
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… before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get asthma, but not all. And not every child with asthma has … before age 5. footnote 1 Many children who have allergies get asthma, but not all. And not every child with asthma has …
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… find the right strategy. The best way to stop smoking is to get help and to follow a plan. You can increase your chances … find the right strategy. The best way to stop smoking is to get help and to follow a plan. You can increase your chances …
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… or cold). Apply soap., Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. slide 2 of 5 < Prev Next > slide 2 of 5, Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap., Scrub your hands for at least 20 … reduce the number of germs on your hands, but they do not get rid of all types of germs. If you use sanitizer, rub …
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… and the shoulder blade (scapula). These bones are held together by muscles, tendons , and ligaments . The shoulder … for more than 1 hour Did the shoulder or collarbone get twisted out of shape or pop out of its normal position? … over 65]. A car crash in which any vehicle involved was going more than 32 km (20 miles) per hour. Any event that …
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… in the baby if it was delivered before its due date. If she gets pregnant again, a woman with a C-section scar has a … and medicine (if needed) during the surgery. She will then get medicine (either epidural or spinal anesthesia ) to numb … can feed and care for your newborn as you feel able. Before going home, you'll receive post-surgery instructions, …
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… babies who spit up a lot are safer sleeping on their backs. Healthy babies will naturally swallow or cough up fluids on … and increase the risk of SIDS. Swaddled babies can also get stuck on their stomachs and be unable to move into a …
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… are cushioned by round, flat discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep … are cushioned by round, flat discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and keep …
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… teens need activities that express their feelings in a healthy way. Look at photographs, watch a movie about loss, … teens need activities that express their feelings in a healthy way. Look at photographs, watch a movie about loss, …
