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… whether you should be tested. The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (CTFPHC) recommends using a risk calculator such as the … that you get tested more often and/or begin testing at a younger age. You are at risk for diabetes if: footnote 2 You …
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… low birth weight, and health problems for you and your babies. And it raises the risk of one or more of the babies having a disability. Talk to your doctor about how … rights and responsibilities each party has to the future child and your family. Infertility …
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… more details. This medication is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years due to an increased risk of serious … you drink the proper amount of fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration. Tell your doctor right away if you …
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… follow the product instructions on how to clean it. To prevent medication from leaking out of the vagina, lie down … Store at room temperature. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… nervous tissue, usually by a bite. In humans, rabies can be prevented by immunization soon after exposure. The virus can … reduces the chance of any type of infection Seek medical care from your health care provider or local public health … After exposure to a rabies virus, it is crucial to begin prevention treatment for rabies as soon as possible. It …
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… Methotrexate has caused birth defects and death in unborn babies. Women must avoid becoming pregnant while using this … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Children may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… a safe level of natural or added fluoride , which helps prevent tooth decay before and after baby teeth come in. And … a limited amount of fluoride. Too much fluoride can stain children's teeth and may be toxic. If you have concerns …
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… anemia). These problems can decrease your body's ability to prevent/stop bleeding, fight infection, or carry enough … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… In some cases, your doctor may prescribe medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small … irinotecan. Irinotecan may harm an unborn baby. Women of childbearing age should ask about reliable forms of birth … for storage details. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… Drink plenty of fluids as directed by your doctor to prevent dehydration and tell your doctor right away if you … using this drug. Before using this medication, women of childbearing age should talk with their doctor(s) about the … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
