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… as needed, up to a maximum of 4 doses in a 24-hour period. Children: Your child's over-the-counter medicine will have a … doctor says it's okay. They can cause problems with the baby or the delivery. Talk to your doctor before taking … doctor says it's okay. They can cause problems with the baby or the delivery. Talk to your doctor before taking …
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… is preterm prelabour rupture of membranes (pPROM)? Before a baby is born, the amniotic sac breaks. Then fluid either … to help your baby's lungs grow. You will get antibiotics to prevent an infection. If labour doesn't start on its own and … to help your baby's lungs grow. You will get antibiotics to prevent an infection. If labour doesn't start on its own and …
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… when you are nearsighted? Nearsightedness usually begins in childhood between ages 6 and 12. During the teen years, as … footnote 1 Nearsightedness is usually first discovered in children of grade-school age. How is nearsightedness … (2009, reaffirmed 2018). Vision screening in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health, 14(4): …
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… Checklists Evaluating Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home … Adults: Record of My Low Blood Sugar Problems Diabetes in Children: Record of My Child's High or Low Blood Sugar … Checklists Evaluating Hospice Palliative Care Programs Preventing Falls at Home Using Low-Vision Aids at Home …
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… where there is fecal incontinence and poor hygiene, such as child care centers. The risk is greatest for young children … with cryptosporidiosis should drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. What should I do if I become infected … ice cubes, washing uncooked fruits and vegetables, making baby formula, brushing teeth or rinsing dentures. You can …
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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 … tests because hemochromatosis is not common. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) does not recommend …
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… Virus Actionset Overview The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the … towels, and nail files. Use lotions or ointments to prevent chapped or broken skin. These skin problems can … pregnant, tell the doctor or midwife who will deliver your baby about your illness. Be sure your baby gets medicine to …
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… If you are pregnant, you may pass the infection to you baby's eyes during childbirth. This may lead to blindness if the baby is not … external (“male”) and internal (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and …
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… oversupply happens when a mother makes more milk than her baby uses. It is sometimes called overabundant milk supply … breasts for 15 minutes at a time every hour as needed. To prevent damage to your skin, place a thin cloth between your … breasts for 15 minutes at a time every hour as needed. To prevent damage to your skin, place a thin cloth between your …
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… muscle/joint pain, headache, weakness, or nausea. To prevent these symptoms while you are stopping treatment with … (such as confusion). This medication may slow down a child's growth if used for a long time. Consult the doctor … you to take low-dose aspirin for heart attack or stroke prevention (usually 81-162 milligrams a day), you should …
