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… itself. This occurs when you are overexposed to heat or during intense physical activity while it is hot. Most heat-related illness … person. Note that mild heat exhaustion does not cause changes in mental alertness. Consult a health care provider …
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… a minute. Twitching muscles, a stiff body, or a seizure. Changes in breathing and heartbeat. In a cyanotic spell: The … diagnose breath-holding spells based on what happens during a spell. The doctor will examine your child and ask … sharp. Your child may stop breathing for up to 1 minute (60 seconds) during a spell. If your child doesn't wake up …
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… of pregnancy but before the baby is born. It can happen during the pregnancy or during labour. Stillbirth occurs in about 1 out of 200 … to take care of themselves before they get pregnant and during pregnancy. Eat a healthy diet that includes folic …
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… if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when … dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may develop severe … any withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of …
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… habits. Have a heart-healthy lifestyle. Healthy lifestyle changes can help lower your risk of having another heart … Here are some things you can do: Quit smoking, and avoid second-hand smoke. This is one of the best things you can do … at least 30 minutes of activity on most days of the week. Physical activity, like walking, can help you lose weight, …
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… is content when finished. Feeds at least every 1 to 3 hours during the first 2 months. Wake your newborn every 2 to 3 … with good muscle tone, healthy skin, and good colour. Most mothers become more confident that their babies are eating … with good muscle tone, healthy skin, and good colour. Most mothers become more confident that their babies are eating …
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… a child aged 2 through 8 years, the child should receive a second dose (usually at least 1 month after the first dose). … This form of the vaccine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Instead, a flu vaccine that is given by … This form of the vaccine is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Instead, a flu vaccine that is given by …
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… weight gain thinning skin bone pain menstrual period changes mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood … time can make it more difficult for your body to respond to physical stress. Before having surgery or emergency … the risks and benefits with your doctor. Infants born to mothers who use corticosteroid medications for a long time …
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… of 3 doses. The first dose is at 2 months of age, the second at 4 months and the third at 6 months. They should … blood or body fluids from a person infected with the virus. Mothers who are infected with hepatitis B virus can pass the virus to their newborn babies during delivery. When young children get infected with …
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… need help with walking, bathing, and using the toilet. Have changes in breathing. You may have periods of rapid … Dialysis may allow you to live longer. You may feel better physically while you're on dialysis than you did before … diagnosed with heart failure 2 years ago. Since then, my physical health has deteriorated. My doctor and I have …
