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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care provider. What is …
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… However, since blood screening and testing began, there have been no reports of blood-borne infections such as HIV, … hepatitis B or hepatitis C in people who received HBIg. Who should get hepatitis B immune globulin? You should get one dose of HBIg if you have been exposed to the …
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… it hurts to move it. If a sprain is more severe, you may have a lot of pain. You may not be able to walk or put … pain medicines and rehab exercises. In more serious cases, surgery may be needed. What kind of a rehabilitation program should you follow? Most people can start rehab right away. …
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… warm water over your perineum or pee in the shower. You may have some leakage of urine for up to three months and … such as jumping on a trampoline can make this happen. Doing pelvic strengthening exercises (Kegels) can help to control …
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… haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to … against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 years. … give better protection against these diseases. Adults who have not been immunized or do not have a record of prior …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … filtration or using a combination of these methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, … water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show the presence of “fecal …
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… and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …
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… strenuous activity, and exercise only in moderation. You should be able to talk while you are working out. Do not … of breath Pain or cramping, especially in the back or pelvic area Vaginal bleeding or rupture of the membranes … is no evidence that exercise causes miscarriage. But if you have a history of repeated miscarriages, your doctor may …
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… for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is a type of surgery to remove tissue from the back of your throat. You …
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… Protecting Your Child From Infections Symptoms of Pelvic Infection Urinary tract infections Complicated … Symptoms Complications of Ear Infections Ear Infection: Should I Give My Child Antibiotics? Ear Infections Kissing …
