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… you cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West … There are many simple things that you can do to protect yourself: Use mosquito repellent – Applying a mosquito repellent to areas of exposed skin is an excellent way to prevent mosquito bites. Check …
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… who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for … mostly found in the soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut, scrape or wound, they produce a poison …
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… of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? … dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some people, especially young children, have …
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… earache, sore throat, and pain when you swallow or open your mouth. Tiredness, with aching in the muscles and … headache, painful testicles, or severe belly pain, call your doctor right away. How is it diagnosed? Mumps is … Put a thin towel under the ice or heat to protect the skin. Drink extra fluids to help reduce fever and prevent …
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… page: Overview Overview As the rest of your body changes during pregnancy, your breasts change too. They are getting ready to make and … The veins in your breasts become more noticeable under the skin. You may get stretch marks on your breasts. The nipples …
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… worse when you cough or take a deep breath. Diagnosis Your doctor will do a physical examination and ask questions … back of the knee, thigh, or groin. A colour change on the skin of the arm, leg, or groin. The skin may be reddish or … Kara L. Cadwallader MD - Family Medicine Femi Olatunbosun MB, FRCSC - Obstetrics and Gynecology Current as of: …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … pills), take the first tablet in the pack on the first Sunday following the beginning of your menstrual period or … severe stomach/abdominal pain dark urine yellowing eyes/skin mental/mood changes (such as new/worsening depression, …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … pills), take the first tablet in the pack on the first Sunday following the beginning of your menstrual period or … slow/irregular heartbeat) dark urine yellowing eyes/skin This medication may rarely cause serious (sometimes …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … pills), take the first tablet in the pack on the first Sunday following the beginning of your menstrual period or … heartbeat) severe stomach/abdominal pain yellowing eyes/skin dark urine This medication may rarely cause serious …
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… the heart needs to be strong to pump oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. When the ventricle gets thick, other … It can be stressful to learn that you have a problem with your heart. But there are things you can do to feel better … which may be worse when you're active. Feeling like your heart is fluttering, racing, or pounding …