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… Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … lung disease, liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, spleen problems, sickle cell anemia, or HIV, or those living in a … high risk for infection. This is especially true if you are younger than 65 years old when you receive the first dose of …
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… Physical Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … violence is not okay. Violent people usually have many problems that they find hard to deal with. This can cause … may be when your friend is leaving the abusive relationship. Make sure that any advice you give about leaving is …
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… Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) On this page: Symptoms Examinations and Tests … another child who has ASD. Has a family history of learning problems. What are the symptoms? Symptoms usually are … people with ASD, especially problems with social relationships. Lack coordination or be somewhat clumsy. They may have …
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… Growth and Development, Newborn On this page: Overview What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting … be afraid to contact your doctor for any reason. Physical problems to watch for in your newborn include: An umbilical … from his or her armpit (axillary), but for children younger than 5, rectal temperatures are the most accurate. …
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… Fish Hook Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … well to help prevent infection. A fish hook can cause other problems if it enters the eye, muscles, tendons, ligaments, … screws, catheters, and medicine pumps. Yes Diabetes, immune problems, peripheral arterial disease, or surgical hardware …
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… disposing of used tissues in the waste basket or garbage Cough and sneezing into your shirt sleeve rather than … of complications. Symptoms can begin about 1 to 4 days, average of 2 days, after a person is first exposed to the … Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not …
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… Objects in the Eye On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … you having trouble seeing? This means you are having new problems reading ordinary print or seeing things at a … heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Long-term alcohol and drug problems. Steroid medicines, which may be used to treat a …
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… Swelling On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care … down a limb. Swelling can also be caused by heat-related problems. One example is heat edema from working or being … occur as an allergic reaction to a medicine . Circulation problems related to certain medical conditions, such as …
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… Prediabetes: Exercise Tips On this page: Overview Overview If you've been … or stretch bands. Work the major muscle groups: legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms. Be safe. … or stretch bands. Work the major muscle groups: legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms. Be safe. …
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… tests, bone density tests, body mass index, waist-to-hip ratio calculations, and fitness assessments. The …