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… tick(s). If you cannot reach the tick or see it clearly, get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health … yourself, follow these instructions. Use tweezers to gently get a hold of the tick as close to its mouth as possible. … jelly. This does not work and may increase the chance of getting an infection. What to do with the tick once it is …
Medical tests
… and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. Understand exactly what procedure is … test, you may be given medicine to relax you. You will then get general anesthesia, which will make you sleep. Risks … and pain medicine will make it unsafe for you to drive or get home on your own. Understand exactly what procedure is …
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… 10 years of age, but older children and adults may also get the disease. Cases occur mainly in the summer and early … days. Not everyone with hand, foot and mouth disease will get all these symptoms. It’s also possible to be infected … care settings and other places where children are close together if proper hygiene practices are not used. How can you …
Health topics
… In some cases, medicines can be given so you can get more medicine when you need it. This is called … improves, your doctor will slowly lower the amount you are getting until your body no longer needs the medicine. It is … breakthrough pain. And always talk to your doctor before going off your pain medicine. Suddenly stopping pain …
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… months. Infants, young adults, and males are most likely to get the condition. What causes it? Campylobacteriosis is … using the unwashed cutting board or utensil to prepare vegetables or other raw or lightly cooked foods. Drinking … fish separately from other food items. Young children can get sick from touching packaged poultry, so don't allow them …
Medications
… before you start using ofatumumab and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or … and response to treatment. Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark the … on a calendar. Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse. Side Effects Redness, …
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… 4: Mild pain Mild pain Has the pain: Gotten worse? Pain is getting worse Stayed about the same (not better or worse)? Pain is unchanged Gotten better? Pain is getting better Has the pain lasted for more than 2 days? Yes … 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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… certain medicines, or other reasons. Most people who get shingles will get better and won't get it again. But it's possible to get shingles more than …
Medications
… the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. Side Effects Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, … or headache may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor promptly. Remember that this … (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss) Get medical help right away if you have any very serious …
Medications
… injection site may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. … as yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain) Get medical help right away if you have any very serious … serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a …
