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… for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … If you have been exposed to the chickenpox virus, your treatment will depend on your age, personal health, and … illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. Pregnant women, newborn infants, and people …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … with COVID-19 who are not in the hospital, but have a high risk for COVID-19 complications due to older age, … Lab and/or medical tests (such as kidney/liver function, blood mineral levels, complete blood count, a blood clotting …
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… you may be ready for gentle strengthening exercises for your stomach, back, and legs, and perhaps for some … it may also help you recover faster, prevent reinjury to your back, and reduce the risk of disability from back pain. … reduce low back pain are not complicated and can be done at home without any special equipment. It's important that you …
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… a fish hook from an eye, eyelid, or near an eye. Do not put pressure on the eye. Cover the eye and fish hook with a … prevents the hook from moving. Be very careful not to put pressure on the hook or the eye. If possible, cover the … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… to make magnified images, or pictures, of the back of your eye . This includes the retina. It's the part of the … A dye is injected into your arm. It flows through your blood to the blood vessels in your eye. The dye makes the … your pupils, think about having someone else drive you home. The drops make your eyes very sensitive to light. You …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … VIII, a protein (clotting factor) that is normally in the blood, so that the blood can clot and the bleeding can stop. … may be able to give this medication to themselves at home. If your doctor directs you to give this medication at …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … disease). Factor IX is a protein normally found in the blood that helps the blood to thicken (clot) and stop … some people may be able to give it to themselves at home. If your doctor directs you to use this medication at …
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… Overview Slouching puts stress on your lower back. Slumping or slouching on its own may not … slightly lower than your hips. If your chair or desk is too high, use a foot rest to raise your knees. When driving your … A kneeling chair helps tilt your hips forward, taking pressure off of the lower back. Sitting on an exercise ball …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … of age and older with certain medical conditions are at high risk of Hib infection. The vaccine is free to people … brain. It can also cause septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 20 children who get sick, 1 may die. …
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… white patches. The doctor will also ask you questions about your or your child's health. If your doctor thinks that another … if you have redness and pain in the nipples in spite of home treatment or if you have burning pain in the nipple …