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… contact. Untreated water that has become contaminated by sewage or animal manure can also be a source of disease when it … brushing teeth Drink bottled or boiled water, bottled beverages, or drinks made with treated water. Check that bottled … water. Let stand for at least 30 minutes. Pregnant women, children, people with thyroid problems, or known iodine …
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… Nephrotic Syndrome On this page: … the tissues into the blood. When the tiny filters are damaged, too much protein slips from the blood into the urine. … disease). This is the main cause of nephrotic syndrome in children. Doctors don't know what causes minimal change …
Medications
… Varicella Virus Vaccine (Chickenpox) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: VAR-i-SEL-a Common Brand Name(s): … very serious brain/liver condition called Reyes syndrome in children or teenagers. If you are infected while pregnant, …
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… Over-the-Counter Medicines for Allergies On this page: Overview Overview Many … sprays include irritation, burning or itching of nasal passages, and sneezing. Overuse can make your congestion worse ( … Sudafed PE. Note: Decongestants may not be safe for young children or for people who have certain health problems. …
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… Tay-Sachs Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … substances collect in the nerve cells of the brain and damage them. Tay-Sachs can occur when parents pass on a changed … But the child can pass the changed gene on to their children. The Tay-Sachs enzyme test is usually done on blood …
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… Intraocular Lens (IOL) Implants On this page: Overview Overview Here are some … cataract glasses. Studies are being done to find the age at which children can benefit from an IOL. If your child needs …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese On this page: Introduction Be prepared Featured topics Your health … the Government of Canada’s Severe Winter Weather Alerts page or downloading the WeatherCAN app . Emergency … member may need to use the ER. To learn more, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC …
Medications
… And Tetanus Vaccine (Adult) Pf - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: dip-THEER-ee-uh AND TET-un-us TOX-oids … problems that may occur with 2 bacterial infections in children and adults (tetanus and diphtheria). Tetanus …
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… Allergy Shots for Asthma On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect After Treatment Why … decision to stop allergy immunotherapy or to continue. Many children who are helped by allergy shots stop taking them … younger than 2 should not have allergy shots. Children ages 3 to 4 may find it hard to receive many shots over a …
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… more: Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy Subchorionic hemorrhage Miscarriage Miscarriage is a loss of a pregnancy that occurs in the … of blood and oxygen to your baby which could hinder baby’s growth. Very high blood pressure could cause the placenta to …
