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… of spinal stenosis (such as numbness or weakness) are getting worse. You are less able to control your bladder or … may return after several years. Some people may need a second surgery if: Spinal stenosis develops in another area … of spinal stenosis (such as numbness or weakness) are getting worse. You are less able to control your bladder or …
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… are the best way to help protect you or your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread to other people … Other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is much greater than the risk of having a … should be, contact your doctor. Keep your child away from second-hand smoke . Smoke irritates the mucous membranes in …
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… If your child needs another puff of medicine, wait 30 to 60 seconds and repeat steps 4 and 5. Current as of: … If your child needs another puff of medicine, wait 30 to 60 seconds and repeat steps 4 and 5. Current as of: …
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… Here are some things you can do: Quit smoking, and avoid second-hand smoke. This is one of the best things you can do … Here are some things you can do: Quit smoking, and avoid second-hand smoke. This is one of the best things you can do …
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… flashes usually get better or go away after the first or second year after menopause. At that point, estrogen levels … flashes usually get better or go away after the first or second year after menopause. At that point, estrogen levels …
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… have sickle cell disease. Transfusions can help prevent a second stroke in most children. Risks Over time, a person … have sickle cell disease. Transfusions can help prevent a second stroke in most children. Risks Over time, a person …
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… until it has a thin film on the top. This will mean it is getting cool enough to put your hand or foot in. When a film … hand or foot, hold it over the wax. Allow it to dry a few seconds until it stops dripping. Repeat this process of … line of wax on your skin. This will keep warm wax from getting in under the wax that is already on your skin and …
Medical tests
… hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. A second type uses a urine collection cup with a test device. … strip that you hold in your stream of urine for several seconds. All kits tell you to wait a specific amount of time … hold in the urine stream or dip into a sample of urine. A second type uses a urine collection cup with a test device. …
Medications
… the medication into your eyes. Shake the inhaler well for 5 seconds before each use. Inhale this medication by mouth as … risk of bone loss include doing weight-bearing exercise, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and … risk of bone loss include doing weight-bearing exercise, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, stopping smoking, and …
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… Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility … and possible reactions for each vaccine and the risk of not getting immunized, can legally consent to or refuse …