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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this product and your specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to …
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… can cause death if not treated. If you are not sure whether your child is at risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at … allergic reaction should also see a pediatric allergist. If your child is at risk, ask your child’s health care provider …
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… Surgery Overview A hysterectomy is the removal of your uterus . The goal of the initial surgery is to remove … cancer usually includes: A hysterectomy , which removes your uterus, and a salpingo-oophorectomy , which removes your ovaries and fallopian tubes. Taking a sample of …
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… infection is. If the infection is: In a wound, that area of your skin may be red or tender. On your skin, you may get a red, tender boil or abscess. You … may think you have been bitten by a spider or insect. In your urine, you may have symptoms of a urinary tract …
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… page: Overview Overview If you pass your due date and your labour does not start on its own, your doctor may want to try to start (induce) labour. Your …
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… 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for … work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal …
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… of the esophagus. This is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. In eosinophilic (say "ee-uh-sin-uh-FILL-ick") … may hurt to swallow. Or it may feel like food gets stuck in your throat. Pain in the chest or upper belly. Heartburn. In …
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… the incubation period. What are the symptoms? At first your child may feel tired, get a sore throat, or have a … even realize it. How is it diagnosed? A doctor can tell if your child has hand-foot-and-mouth disease by the symptoms … need treatment. You can use home care to help relieve your child's symptoms. Offer your child plenty of cool …
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… is a challenging experience. Learn ways to ensure you and your baby thrive in the first year. Bonding with Your Newborn Colic Crib Safety Infant Crying NICU: … B Streptococcal Infections in Newborns Premature infants If your baby is born more than 3 weeks early, he or she is …
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… contact lenses while you are using the ointment. unless your doctor has told you it's okay. Using a mirror may make … the correct ointment. Don't use anyone else's ointment. If your doctor prescribed one type of ointment to treat one … Don't use the ointment longer or in larger amounts than your doctor tells you to. This can hurt your eyes. Wash your …
