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… are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child … is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap vaccine protects against 3 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (or whooping cough) … health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine …
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… rarely outgrows strabismus after it has developed. Without treatment, strabismus can cause permanent vision problems. … or having a walleye. Be supportive of your child, and seek treatment right away. What causes it? Childhood strabismus … Loss of vision, an eye tumour or a brain tumour, Graves' disease , stroke, and various muscle and nerve disorders can …
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… to have anemia, jaundice, or more serious problems ( Rh disease ). The problems will tend to get worse with each … and after the birth. How is Rh sensitization treated? Treatment options depend on how well or poorly the baby is doing. Treatment focuses on preventing or reducing fetal harm and …
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… in 1 to 2 weeks. This depends on whether you need more treatment and how you feel. It may also depend on the kind … are usually removed. If you have thyroid cancer, other treatments with thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) … lobe. This is used for hyperthyroidism caused by Graves' disease . What To Expect Many people leave the hospital a …
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… Why It Is Done A urine test may be done: To check for a disease or infection of the urinary tract. The urinary tract … the bladder to outside the body (urethra). To check the treatment of conditions such as diabetes, kidney stones, a … the bladder to outside the body (urethra). To check the treatment of conditions such as diabetes, kidney stones, a …
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… as soon as possible to get further evaluation and perhaps treatment with antiviral medications. The risk of developing … 1 in 300), but this risk can be greatly reduced if you get treatment right away, preferably within 1 to 2 hours. … Virus) Infection Citations Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2005). Updated U.S. Public …
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… people as much as you can so that you don't spread the disease. Anyone who has measles should stay out of school, … January 22, 2019. Smith T, et al. (2014). Alternative treatments. In FR Volkmar et al., eds., Handbook of autism … January 22, 2019. Smith T, et al. (2014). Alternative treatments. In FR Volkmar et al., eds., Handbook of autism …
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… health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment includes administration of epinephrine … develop very severe, watery diarrhea and vomiting. Without treatment, this can lead to severe dehydration and death. … are also found in the stool of infected people and the disease is spread in the same way. In addition, cholera …
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… doctors find and treat eye problems. Doctors can see if a disease is getting worse or if treatment is working. You may need retinal imaging if: You … and even blindness. A test can help your doctor see if treatment is working. Your doctor thinks you have wet …
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… Back on Alcohol Use Inhalant Use Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder Interactive Tool: Are … Cut Back on Alcohol Use Making a Plan to Help Someone Get Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder Making Positive Changes … Drug Use Signs of Substance Use Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease Smoking Fewer Cigarettes Smoking to Relieve Tension …
