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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 severity of the illness. Most …
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… over time. The presence or lack of symptoms may help your doctor determine whether acute kidney injury or chronic … in the blood points to a decrease in kidney function. Your doctor will compare these levels to previous tests to find out if your kidney problem is acute or chronic. An ultrasound of …
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… recover depends on the type of cerclage procedure you had. Your doctor can give you an idea of what to expect. You may … occurred with few or no contractions. This is a clue that your cervix may not stay closed during pregnancy. Have a … Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM). This means your water breaks long before it should. Preterm labour. …
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… pads if needed. Do not have sex or place anything in your vagina for 2 to 4 weeks after the treatment or until your doctor tells you it is okay. Most people can return to … with HPV tests, Pap tests, or colposcopic examinations. Your doctor will tell you what follow-up tests you should …
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… or may cause burning in the throat and esophagus , call your local Poison Control Centre immediately for information … are treated first by rinsing (flushing) the chemical off your body with a large amount of room temperature water, but … substance if he or she is able. Put on gloves to protect yourself from the chemical, if you need to remove it. As you …
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… become too tight if the skin swells. Clean the burn Wash your hands before cleaning a burn. Do not touch the burn with your hands or anything dirty, because open blisters can … help prevent infection, apply a clean bandage whenever your bandage gets wet or soiled. If a bandage is stuck to a …
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… free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. To learn more, visit … common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or …
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… with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat cooked or …
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… penetrate an egg. This can vary from lab to lab. Talk with your doctor to find out if your results are normal. Sperm penetration assay (SPA) … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… by antifungal yeast infection medicines. footnote 1 If your doctor recommends boric acid treatment, you can buy … boric acid works. Symptoms return in some women. Check with your doctor to see if you need to continue using boric acid over several months to relieve your symptoms. footnote 2 How safe is it? When used in …
