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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine is … vomiting, and bloody stools. Your baby could seem weak and irritable and have several bouts of intense crying. If your … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… blemishes, whiteheads, pimples, or zits. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form … and cystic lesions . These can occur on the face, neck, shoulders, back, or chest. Mild acne usually causes only … may get acne. A few conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome and Cushing's syndrome, can lead to outbreaks of …
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… your neck, from the bottom of your head to the top of your shoulders. It can spread to your upper back or arms. It may … get a headache. It may be hard to turn your head. You might have shooting pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in your … it hard to stand up.) You lose control of your bladder or bowels. You have long-term neck pain that suddenly gets much …
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… skin. The spots may last for some time, even after all lice have been treated or killed. You will also likely see tiny … Skin infections can be caused by frequent scratching. What should I do with my clothes, bed sheets, and towels? All … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one … to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 …
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… Antibiotics? Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? Cataracts: Should I Have … Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Bowel Disease: … ICD: Living Well With It Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Controlling Symptoms With Diet …
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… Your Risk Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Immunotherapy … aren't treated, they can affect your health. You may have problems such as sinusitis, plugged ears, and ear … that are important to many health problems. Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Actionsets are designed to help …
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… is Zika virus found? Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? How can … between 2 to 7 days. Most people infected with Zika virus have no symptoms at all. There is no specific treatment or … and an increase in the number of cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a neurological disorder. According to the …
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… Your loved one may also need help with bladder and bowel control. Cause Dementia is caused by damage to or … new or increasing memory loss or problems with daily living should be reported to a doctor. Learn the warning signs of … getting lost going to familiar places, and acting more irritable or suspicious than usual. Examinations and Tests …
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… Eczema often runs in families. People with eczema may also have allergies and asthma. There is no cure for eczema. But … your child has eczema and: Itching makes you or your child irritable. Itching is interfering with daily activities, … and calcineurin inhibitors are strong medicines. They shouldn't be used for long periods of time. Other medicines …
