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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 … Zika virus infection, also called Zika virus disease, is caused by a virus which is spread by the bite of an infected … the virus through sexual contact with an infected partner. Should pregnant women be concerned about Zika virus? Yes. …
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… Risdiplam - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Risdiplam should come as a liquid form prepared by the pharmacy. If it … body weight. For infants who breastfeed, this medication should be given after breastfeeding. Do not mix this …
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… File #62a Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine . Who should get the vaccine? The vaccine is free for people at … it hard to clear fluids from the mouth or throat An alcohol use disorder Experiencing homelessness People who use … provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of all …
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… may also be tender and swollen. Some objects in the nose cause more problems than others. Disc batteries (also called … cell batteries) are more dangerous than other objects. They should be removed right away. The moist tissue in the nose … that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or …
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… Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … prevent or treat COVID-19. If used to prevent COVID-19, it should not be used by people who have had a recent exposure … professional. If you are enrolled in a study, information should be provided by the doctor via the Informed Consent …
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… or travel clinic staff for advice before travelling. What should I bring? Insect repellant containing DEET or Icaridin … factor) or more Your child’s car seat. They may be able to use it on the plane if they have their own seat Can I travel … ensures long-lasting immunity. Infants and young children should not receive some vaccines. Contact your doctor, …
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… age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you … Conductive hearing loss Conductive hearing loss is caused by a problem in the outer or middle part of the ear. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I get tested? HIV testing is important for people to … pregnancy, childbirth or while breast/chest feeding. Because of the risk of passing HIV to your baby, it is very … own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am planning a pregnancy? Knowing …
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… degrees. Recliner chairs are likely to allow slipping. They should not be used in place of a bed. Use special support surfaces. There … vessels and new tissue to grow. Negative-pressure wound therapy (sometimes called "vacuum-assisted closure"). A …
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… Diazepam - Rectal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … effects, including death. To lower your risk, your doctor should have you use the smallest dose of diazepam that … sure you know how to use diazepam and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also Drug Interactions …