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… Lumbar Herniated Disc On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … fluid that keeps them flexible. It also may be caused by an injury to the spine. The injury may cause tiny tears or … floor or a medium-firm bed with a small pillow under your head and another under your knees. Or you can try lying on …
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… Reye Syndrome On this page: … as blood and urine tests, a liver biopsy , a CT scan of the head, and a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). How is Reye … Age 11 and Younger Nausea and Vomiting, Age 12 and Older Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… the vaccine as a series of 3 doses at 2, 4 and 12 months of age. They receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of … properly, or who have cancer Individuals 5 years of age and older with HIV infection or who have had a stem cell … swelling at the injection site. Some people may have fever, headache, muscle or joint ache, loss of appetite, changes to …
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… Vertigo: Walking Exercises On this page: Overview Overview Walking is a … and turn around" exercise for vertigo "Walk and turn your head" exercise for vertigo If you are concerned about … You may want to chart your progress. "Walk and turn your head" exercise Walk and turn your head to the left and then …
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… the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is … Type b (DTaP-IPV-Hib) Vaccine Some people 5 years of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of …
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… Swollen Lymph Nodes On this page: Overview Overview What are lymph … found singly or in groups. And they may be as small as the head of a pin or as large as an olive. Groups of lymph nodes … nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or tumour develops in or near the lymph …
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… Cervical Cancer Screening On this page: Overview Overview The … program in your area. If you have a cervix and are at average risk for cervical cancer, here are some screening … group, screening is recommended every 3 years. Women 70 and older If you are in this age group and have had 3 negative …
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… Hair Loss From Cancer Treatment On this page: Hair … can cause hair loss on all parts of the body, not just the head. Facial hair, arm and leg hair, underarm hair, and … For example, you will lose some or all of the hair on your head if you have radiation for a brain tumour. Or you will …
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… Helping Children During Immunizations On this page: Overview Overview Helping your … during and after the shot. Breastfeed. Wrap your older baby snugly in a blanket, offer a pacifier, or hold … your older child or teen feel better When your school-age child or teen needs immunizations, talk with them about …
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… a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth … symptoms? Symptoms may include a rash, fever, joint aches, headache, discomfort, runny nose and irritated eyes. The … begins first on the face and then moves downwards from the head to the feet, and lasts about 3 to 5 days. About half of …
