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… of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, … mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot catch the disease from your domestic pet. In North America, there is no evidence … rodents in and around the home. Keep mice out of your home and learn how to clean up safely. Follow the …
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… services. Do not touch the "electrified person" with your hands . Unplug the appliance or turn off the main power … current entered the body and where it left the body. Call your doctor to discuss your burn injury. If you have a visible burn to the skin, an …
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… problems with later development of the permanent tooth. Your child will need to be checked by a dentist even if the … keep the tooth in place. Hold the tooth in the socket with your finger during transport. An adult or older child may be … put the tooth in salt water, alcohol, or mouthwash. 4. Call your dentist immediately to arrange for your care. If you …
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… of very itchy skin caused by tiny mites that burrow into your skin. The itching is caused by an allergic reaction to … diagnosed? Usually a doctor can diagnose scabies based on your symptoms. Scabies is especially likely if you have had … another medicine. You may need a prescription medicine if your scabies does not go away with over-the-counter …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If your child has severe joint damage from juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), your child's doctors may recommend a total joint … through this decision together, consider the following: Your child's age. Consider how old your child is. His or her …
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… the sensitive mucous membranes lining the nose. If you or your child has a disc battery in the nose, do not use nose … out of the nose, you may be able to remove it with your fingers or blunt-nosed tweezers. Be careful not to push … . If you are not able to remove the disc battery, contact your doctor immediately . If you are not able to contact …
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… positive ways. For example, by hearing "Great job! You used your words when you were angry instead of hitting," a child … of others (empathy). For example, asking "How do you think your friend felt when you were teasing her?" helps your child understand that their actions affect others. …
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… help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful online too. Your online activity may be seen by others. Do not use your personal computer or device to read about this topic. … Drug and alcohol use problems. Other health information. Your local provincial health information line provides …
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… clots than other types of progestin. footnote 2 Talk to your doctor about the risk of blood clots when deciding … lungs than women who use birth control pills. So talk to your doctor about your risks before you use the patch. Things that can …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … the Hib vaccine and is providing it free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care …
