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… pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are the health effects of exposure to elemental … developing baby’s nervous system is of particular concern. What do I do if there is a mercury spill in my home? … waste department for instructions on disposing of the bag What healthcare precautions should I take to protect myself …
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… the teenage years. Development milestones Read about what to expect as your teen grows and changes: Growth and …
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… vaccines you receive and take this with you on your trip. What is typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps protect against … dose of typhoid vaccine or any component of the vaccine. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is the difference between pasteurized and unpasteurized … be kept refrigerated and consumed by the best before date. What is the risk? Unpasteurized apple and orange juices have …
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… page: What is a traumatic brain injury (TBI)? A traumatic brain … that may include medicine, fluids, help with breathing, or surgery. Some treatment may be needed on a long-term basis. … that may include medicine, fluids, help with breathing, or surgery. Some treatment may be needed on a long-term basis. …
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… Health Tools Before You Go Precautions Along the Way What to Do if You Get Ill Post-Travel Care Related … the tropics may need to take medicine to prevent malaria . What precautions should you take while you travel? Before … are usually a safe choice. Don't use ice if you don't know what kind of water was used to make it. Do not eat raw …
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… Overview Self-Care What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory … and get antibiotics through a vein (intravenous). Sometimes surgery is needed to drain a pocket of infection, or … and get antibiotics through a vein (intravenous). Sometimes surgery is needed to drain a pocket of infection, or …
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… page: What is Ménière's disease? Ménière's (say "men-YEERS") … is injected into the inner ear to destroy the labyrinth. Surgery to remove the labyrinth. This is called … is injected into the inner ear to destroy the labyrinth. Surgery to remove the labyrinth. This is called …
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… you are taking. Learn their names, their purpose, and their expected side effects. Know how often you are supposed to take them and what dose you are supposed to take. Make taking your … from the pharmacy are correct. Get a clear explanation of what the medicine does and why you are taking it. Medicine …
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… Cancer, Metastatic or Recurrent Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer Breast Changes During Pregnancy … for Infertility Insemination Procedures Interactive Tool: What Is Your Due Date? Interactive Tool: When Are You Most … First 6 Weeks After Childbirth Pre-Eclampsia Pre-Eclampsia: Expectant Management Pregnancy Pregnancy: Prenatal Visit …