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… and your specific health needs. Warning Ravulizumab can lower your body's ability to fight infections. This … professional right away if you have symptoms such as low back or arm/leg pain, pain with the injection, chest pain, shortness of …
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… for your child's vaccines Vaccines or shots may cause some pain. These tips can lead to a more positive immunization … toddlers and pre-school age children over 2 years of age should be informed about the vaccine shortly before the … of age and older: Deep breathing: Have your child focus on blowing out during the vaccine injection. Ask your child to: …
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… , or hammer, claw, or mallet toes —will not become severely painful or disabling if you wear shoes with a wide toe box … ball of your foot more room. Try to wear shoes that: Have low heels. Avoid high-heeled, narrow, or pointed-toe shoes. … deep toe boxes (the area that surrounds the toes). There should be about 1.3 cm (0.5 in.) of space between your …
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… Allergies Allergies: Avoiding Indoor Triggers Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Drug Allergies Health … information section Make a Wise Decision Allergies: Should I Take Allergy Shots? Allergies: Should I Take Shots
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… resting, drinking plenty of fluids, and taking medicine to lower your fever. But some people need to go to the hospital … symptoms usually are more severe. Body aches and muscle pain (often severe), commonly in the back, arms, or legs. Headache. Fatigue, a general feeling of …
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… It's different from normal feelings of sadness, grief, or low energy. Depression can also cause people to feel … can also take steps to help prevent depression from coming back (relapse) or to help your symptoms. Steps include … physical health. You may have headaches or other aches and pains. Or you may have digestive problems such as …
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… get the care you need. Go to all your doctor visits, and follow your doctor's or midwife's advice about what to do and what to avoid during pregnancy. Should you try to lose weight during pregnancy? No. Pregnancy is not …
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… for certain kinds of emergency contraception. Abstinence Follow these tips to help you use abstinence for preventing … vagina or douching after sex does not prevent pregnancy. I should be able to count on my partner to have a condom. … It's best that you count on yourself. But for a built-in backup plan, you and your partner can agree to both keep …
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… are the symptoms? Symptoms of a broken nose include: Nose pain. Swelling of the nose. A crooked or bent appearance. … (for example, Tylenol). Be safe with medicines. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not take non-steroidal … Your doctor may need to move the bone or cartilage back into place. Splints or nasal packing may be necessary. …
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… the sole of the foot, has not developed normally and is lowered or flattened out. One foot or both feet may be … feet rarely have symptoms or problems. Some people may have pain because of: Changes in work environment. Minor injury. … palms of both hands against the wall at chest level. Step back with one foot, keeping that leg straight at the knee, …