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… your child can return to school or daycare, or should stay home. If your child has been prescribed antibiotics they should stay home for at least 24 hours after starting their treatment. … Throw away all eye make-up that was used when the symptoms first started. Once the infection has gone, make sure the …
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… and to do so at a younger-than-normal age (30 to 40 years old). AAT deficiency is a rare disorder and is the … AAT deficiency if you: footnote 1 Develop emphysema at 45 years of age or younger. Develop emphysema without having … diagnosed with COPD who: footnote 3 Are younger than 65 years of age. Have a smoking history of less that 20 pack …
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… do VOCs come from? Many products commonly found in our homes release VOCs through off gassing. For example, … by short-term exposure to the low levels of VOCs found in homes. Some people may be more sensitive, such as people … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, including …
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… series What should you do if you think you have rabies? First, wash the animal bite, scratch, or open sore with soap … other items that attract animals. Secure open areas of your home, such as pet doors, chimneys, unscreened windows, or … other items that attract animals. Secure open areas of your home, such as pet doors, chimneys, unscreened windows, or …
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… get this medicine, be sure you have someone to take you home. If you have a CT scan of your belly, you may be asked … get this medicine, be sure you have someone to take you home. If you have a CT scan of your belly, you may be asked …
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… develops toward the end of pregnancy or during the first 6 months after a woman gives birth. Experts don't know … What are the symptoms? You may not have any symptoms at first. Or you may have mild symptoms, such as feeling very … legs. You may get these symptoms slowly, over months or years. Or you may get them suddenly, such as after pregnancy …
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… children's, and teenagers' teeth. They have 2 to 3 years more training to meet the special needs of these age … to take action to prevent injury. In this situation, the first thing to do is to speak calmly and firmly to the … prepare him or her to limit or overcome any anxiety. This first visit can set the tone for all future visits. Here are …