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… Fibrosis? What Causes It? What Is Carrier Screening? Who Should Be Screened? What If You Are a Carrier? Is Screening … organs, especially the lungs and the pancreas . People who have CF can have serious breathing problems and lung … replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this …
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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 … you should consider postponing your travel plans and discuss your risk with your health care provider. If you do …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … 12 months 2nd dose 4 to 6 years Students in grade 6 who have not received 2 doses of the vaccine should also receive … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …
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… run/walk in your community. If the event is for charity, have your family walk through your neighbourhood to collect … or at a playground. Take up miniature golf or flying-disc golf. Fly a kite . Pick up trash at a local park. … replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this …
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… a fever seizure. Although a seizure can be very scary, it should only last a few minutes, and does not do any harm. Your child’s temperature should return to normal within 3 to 5 days. About 24 hours … upset, they usually eat and drink normally. Your child may have other symptoms such as a runny nose, diarrhea, …
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… infection is diarrhea. The number of people who have gotten sick because of Cryptosporidium infection in … with medication is necessary. People with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What … provided If you have a weakened immune system, you should discuss your risk of cryptosporidiosis with your health care …
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… find out if you are at risk for a heart problem, if you have a heart problem, and what treatment you need. There are … help doctors find out what's causing new symptoms, such as discomfort in your chest, shortness of breath, or irregular … for narrowing or blockages Checks blood flow Heart Disease: Should I Have an Angiogram? Questions to ask your doctor …
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… viruses that can be passed on to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or body fluids you could … blood is present in the fluid, but the risk is low. What should I do if I come into contact with blood or body … object to pick up used condoms, needles and syringes. Discard condoms in a plastic bag. Needles and syringes …
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… added during the water treatment process, fluoride levels should never exceed this level. Fewer than 4 percent of the … must test fluoride levels in water. All water suppliers should make the test results available to users and the public. If you have a private/domestic well, you should do a comprehensive …
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… with your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the PCV 13 vaccine? Babies receive the vaccine as … receive an extra dose of vaccine at 6 months of age if they have any of the following medical conditions: No spleen, or … is recommended that parents or guardians and their children discuss consent for immunization. Children under the age of …