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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … Hib infection, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … of Hib vaccine or to any part of the vaccine. There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other …
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… who has AIDS can be a stressful and emotional experience. You may feel frustrated if the person doesn't want to take … gain knowledge and strength from what they can tell you. When caring for a loved one who is sick, it is important not to ignore your own needs. If you don't take care of yourself, you will not have …
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… Sexual Problems: How to Talk With Your Partner On this page: Overview … assume that they each know what the other person likes when it comes to sex. Sometimes they are wrong. Don't … about positive areas, areas of conflict, and areas that need work. Agree on how or if you will both make changes. …
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… Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet On this page: Overview … Don't chew gum for long periods of time. If your jaw hurts when you eat a certain food, avoid that food for a week or … too painful to allow chewing, or if it locks, you may need to puree your food in a food processor for a few days …
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… add moisture to the air, making it less drying to your mouth, throat, and nose. A humidifier blows cool to … particles that may be irritating to some people, and need to be cleaned and disinfected regularly. Cleaning is … A vaporizer's hot steam is germ-free and may feel good when you have a cold. But the hot water can burn anyone who …
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… are flat-footed until they are between the ages of 3 and 5 when their longitudinal arch develops normally. What causes … wearing spacious, comfortable shoes with good arch support. Your doctor may recommend padding for the heel (heel cup) or … treatment using corrective shoes or inserts is rarely needed, as the arch usually develops normally by age 5. …
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… for fibromyalgia. Regular exercise will strengthen your muscles, increase blood flow to the muscles, and … of activity are all you can manage at first, just do that. When you're ready, try to exercise a little longer at a … You can do this by making a chart or diary that fits your needs. You may want to include what exercise you did, how …
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… tubes for children who have repeat ear infections or when fluid stays behind the eardrum. A specialist ( … drainage from the middle ear. The fluid buildup can lower your or your child's ability to hear. And the warm, moist … child's hearing has improved. Ask the doctor if your child needs to take extra care to keep water from getting in the …
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… Information Overview Fishhook injuries to the eye are rare. When they occur, they can cause a serious injury, including … blindness. Prompt emergency room or ophthalmology care is needed to remove the fish hook, prevent complications, and … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… can happen within hours, days, or sometimes weeks. Symptoms When people with fulminant hepatitis develop severe liver … can reverse fulminant hepatitis. People who have it need to be hospitalized in an intensive care unit. While … a liver transplant is the only life-saving option. People younger than age 40 who have fulminant hepatitis are more …
