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… is used to treat a runny nose that occurs throughout the year. It works by reducing the amount of fluid/mucus … for priming the spray if you are using it for the first time or if you have not used it for more than 24 … use this medication more often, or stop using it without first consulting your doctor. If the spray gets clogged, …
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… A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more … die or have permanent brain damage. Infection during the first 6 months of pregnancy may result in infection of the …
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… With mild cases of viral meningitis, you may only need home treatment, like drinking extra fluids and taking … people with meningitis separate from other people in the home. Wash your hands often if you have meningitis or are … cause serious illness. A visit to the doctor followed by home treatment may be all you need. You may get better …
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… options. (A bolus is an extra amount of insulin.) Basic safety features such as alarms and locks. The ability to … easy to use? Do you want to program your pump using your home computer? Or do you want to create your own database of … options. (A bolus is an extra amount of insulin.) Basic safety features such as alarms and locks. The ability to …
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… may wish to consider the use of non-chemical methods as a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when … netting tucked over baby carriers Children 6 months to 2 years of age . When children 6 months to 2 years of age live or travel in an area at high risk of …
Medications
… once every 4 weeks. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your … a new dosing schedule. If you are using this medication at home and miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. Use … Information last revised November 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
Medications
… doctor. This medication is usually given weekly for the first 6 weeks and then less often thereafter as directed by … is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home. Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) … is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home. Information last revised January 2023. Copyright(c) …
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… virus. These antibodies remain in the bloodstream for years. The presence of certain antibodies means a recent … rubella syndrome (CRS) could develop, especially during the first trimester . Birth defects of CRS include cataracts and … rubella syndrome (CRS) could develop, especially during the first trimester . Birth defects of CRS include cataracts and …
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… trauma. Or they're things that make a child feel like their home isn't safe or stable. Some examples of ACEs include … sex (or tries to have sex) with a child. Violence in the home . A child sees adults in the home physically harming each other. Substance use problems …
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… or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the virus to another … the virus. Sometimes, symptoms may not appear for months or years. Symptoms vary from person-to-person and many people … infections have three different outbreak types: Primary first outbreak Non-primary first outbreak Recurrent outbreak …