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… stress, hunger and becoming accustomed to humans. What should I do if I have been exposed to rabies? If a bat or … works if it is started before symptoms appear. It involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b …
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… And they don't help illnesses such as the common cold, influenza (flu), or a runny nose. Antibiotics are generally … safe and very effective at fighting bacterial infections. Should you take antibiotics just in case? Don't take …
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… Chest pain (angina) Tiredness and weakness. A buildup of fluid in the legs and feet. This buildup is called edema. … can spread from teeth and gums to the heart valves. Get an influenza (flu) vaccine every year. And get a pneumococcal … if you need another dose. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about …
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… promptly. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. People using this … that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). To …
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… doctor will test you for tuberculosis (TB). Your doctor should also monitor you for symptoms of TB during and after … that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). …
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… pain has worsened, the medicine may not work as well. You should not take this medication for self-treatment of pain … 18 years should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, flu, or any undiagnosed illness or if they have recently … your doctor if you have recently received certain live vaccines (such as varicella vaccine, live flu vaccine). This …
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… up to 50% of travellers who visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You may be at increased risk of … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … drinking water . How do I treat traveller's diarrhea? Fluids The most important treatment for diarrhea is to …
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… Croup Cystic Fibrosis Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Influenza (Seasonal Flu) Pneumonia Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection …
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… section. Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, flushing, eye redness, or pain at the injection site may … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). To … doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using carmustine. …
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… have an infection caused by a virus, such as a cold or influenza (flu). Infections caused by bacteria, such as a … also can cause a fever. Babies younger than 3 months should be seen by a doctor anytime they have a fever. That's …
