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… Cut nails short or wear cotton gloves at night to prevent scratching. Wear cotton clothing. Don't wear wool … scratching. Put mittens or cotton socks on the hands of babies and young children to prevent scratching. Over-the-counter …
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… Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call Exams and … history of cataracts may also develop them. Sometimes children are born with cataracts. What causes them? Aging …
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… and pain during/after sex). This medication is also used by children to treat a certain type of early puberty (central … Gently blow your nose before using this drug. For very young children, it may be necessary to clear the nose with a …
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… carbohydrates. The ketogenic diet can be used to prevent seizures in an adult or a child who has any type of epilepsy. It is not yet clear how … can take a lot of time. The diet does not work for some children, no matter how closely they follow it. The …
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… or pool is clean and the water is properly disinfected to prevent the spread of disease. It is important to maintain … and stored in a locked location or out of the reach of children. Your local pool supplier may offer water testing …
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… is designed to protect pregnant women, infants and children as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on … size and hearing of developing fetuses, infants and young children. The health impact depends on many factors …
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… diabetes and arthritis . Hemochromatosis can be treated to prevent serious problems. But without treatment, … is an autosomal recessive disorder that can be passed to a child from the parents. Hemochromatosis can be found early … test. If you have this disease, you may want to have your children tested to see if they have it. Other family members …
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… the smallest effective dose for the shortest possible time. Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may … gaining weight. Keep this medicine in a safe place to prevent theft, misuse, or abuse. This medication is not recommended for use by children younger than 2 years. Some manufacturers recommend that this …
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… your specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to prevent infection by the influenza ("flu") virus. It is also … in people at high risk from the infection (such as young children, older adults, and people with chronic health …
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… injuries Concussion Whiplash Swallowed or inhaled objects Choking Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre Object Stuck in … Pressure Injuries From Scuba Diving Pressure Injuries: Prevention and Treatment Pressure Injuries: Stages … or Limb Ear problems Ear Problems and Injuries, Age 11 and Younger Joint problems and injuries Anterior Cruciate …
