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… and 6 to 59 months of age. Women who will be pregnant during the flu season. Children and adolescents (age 6 … direct contact with poultry infected with avian influenza during culling operations. The vaccine usually prevents most … nose, and dry or sore throat. You may not notice these during the first few days of the illness when other symptoms …
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… exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s sensitive skin can … exposure? Try to keep toddlers and children out of the sun during the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is when the … your child’s skin and try to stay indoors or in the shade during the hottest time of day (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) If you …
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… such as smoking and some medicines. What are the symptoms? During an attack of Raynaud's, the body limits blood flow to … physical examination. You'll need to describe what happens during an attack. If you can take a photo of the affected area during an attack, the photo may also be helpful to your …
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… in your asthma diary. If you cough or make a mistake during the testing, redo the test. How It Feels Breathing in and out very quickly during these tests may make you feel light-headed or may … expiratory flow (PEF). Breathing in and out very quickly during the test may make you feel light-headed or may make …
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… a site where the blood can flow in and out of your body during the dialysis sessions. This is called the dialysis … develop kidney failure. Risks Most complications that occur during dialysis can be prevented or easily managed if you are monitored carefully during each dialysis session. Possible complications may …
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… it hard for you to fall asleep, stay asleep, or stay awake during the day. It also can make you feel weak, or you may … going to a mall or a museum. If you flew west, stay awake during daylight, and try to sleep after dark. This may help … at the right time. Caffeine may help you stay alert during the day after you arrive. But it also may make it …
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… happen when your blood flows harder and faster than usual—during pregnancy, for example, or a temporary illness, such … a murmur. How is it diagnosed? Most heart murmurs are found during regular doctor visits. During examinations, doctors listen to each part of the …
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… done when there is any question about how the baby is doing during later pregnancy. Some women with high-risk … it can be because the baby is asleep. If this happens during your test, the doctor or technician may try to wake … done when there is any question about how the baby is doing during later pregnancy. Some women with high-risk …
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… out of place. At first, it may slip out of the anus only during bowel movements. Over time, this may occur when you … the risk of rectal prolapse. These include straining during bowel movements because of constipation. Tissue damage caused by surgery or childbirth, or weak pelvic floor muscles due to aging, may also …
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… a week. Recovery time will depend on how much was done during the procedure. If you have carbon dioxide laser … may occur (rare). The cervix may not stay closed during pregnancy (incompetent cervix). Having an excisional … a week. Recovery time will depend on how much was done during the procedure. If you have carbon dioxide laser …