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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What … a long time for HIV to progress to AIDS—usually 10 to 12 years. When HIV is diagnosed before it becomes AIDS, … who rapidly progress through the stages of HIV or in young children. Non-progressors and people who are HIV-resistant A …
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… D-Xylose Absorption Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … except water for 8 to 12 hours before having this test. Children younger than 9 years old should not eat or drink anything except water for …
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… contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it … water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine … Do not give this homemade drink to children under 12 years of age. Pre-packaged oral rehydration solutions are …
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… Deferoxamine - Injection On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions … extra iron. This medication is not recommended for use in children less than 3 years old (see also Precautions section). Other Uses This …
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… Theophylline Sustained-Release - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be … of side effects and drug blood levels is recommended. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… Theophylline Liquid - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school. This medication must be used regularly to be … of side effects and drug blood levels is recommended. Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… What are the benefits of oophorectomy? For people at average risk—this means no personal or family history of ovarian … my biggest fears. I have severe PMS and don't plan to have children, so I decided to have a hysterectomy. And I'm going … I have decided to have a hysterectomy to put an end to years of heavy menstrual bleeding. I am also going to have …
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… Loratadine Dispersible Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … also Precautions section.) Do not use this medication in children younger than 6 years unless directed by the doctor. How To Use If you are …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: hep-uh-TIE-tuss B Common Brand Name(s): … details. Keep vaccine records for yourself and all of your children, and after your children are grown provide their …
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… a TST for various reasons, including screening for work, school or volunteering. You also may need a TST if you were … body A positive TST result does not mean you cannot go to school, work or volunteering, but you may need more tests to … face cloth on the site. Do not cover the site with a bandage. A strong reaction may cause mild pain or redness that …
