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Breast Lumps

… If you have a cyst, your doctor may drain (aspirate) it to help relieve the pain and confirm the diagnosis. Abscesses … If you have a cyst, your doctor may drain (aspirate) it to help relieve the pain and confirm the diagnosis. Abscesses …
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Ringworm of the Scalp or Beard

… can come back after treatment has cleared the infection. To help prevent it from coming back: Throw away your combs and … can come back after treatment has cleared the infection. To help prevent it from coming back: Throw away your combs and …
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Undescended Testicle

… a baby is 1 year old and no later than age 2. Treatment helps lower the chance of infertility. Cancer of the … a baby is 1 year old and no later than age 2. Treatment helps lower the chance of infertility. Cancer of the …
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Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home

… hazardous areas. To find out what vision aids might be most helpful to you, see Using Low-Vision Aids at Home . Related … hazardous areas. To find out what vision aids might be most helpful to you, see Using Low-Vision Aids at Home . Related …
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Preventing Tetanus Infections

… where the shot was given or a fever. Home treatment can help reduce the discomfort. Ask your doctor if you can take … where the shot was given or a fever. Home treatment can help reduce the discomfort. Ask your doctor if you can take …
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Bacteria

… redness, or fever), see your doctor right away. To help prevent any kind of infection, wash your hands often. … redness, or fever), see your doctor right away. To help prevent any kind of infection, wash your hands often. …
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Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions …
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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… hot items such as roasts or soups are difficult to cool. To help cool foods quickly: Use shallow containers Split larger …
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Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions …
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Pregnancy and dental health

… born, but are not visible as the gums cover them. You can help your baby to develop strong teeth and bones by eating …