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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is molluscum contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a … surface. These can spread easily but are not harmful. What are the symptoms? A molluscum infection begins as tiny …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is dietary fat? Dietary fat refers to the fats and oils … saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? Unsaturated fat There are …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the … be able to spread the virus for a longer period of time. What are the symptoms? Influenza symptoms vary from mild to …
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… File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for your Child . What are numbing creams and patches? Numbing creams or … Childhood vaccines are safe (#50c) Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why (#50d) A better immunization …
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… rise when you have an infection or illness, an injury, or surgery. Even emotional stress can cause your blood sugar to … when the sugar (glucose) level in your blood drops below what your body needs. Your blood sugar can drop quickly if … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment …
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… Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … to increase the chance of this jaw problem. If it happens, surgery may be needed. footnote 3 A certain kind of fracture … to increase the chance of this jaw problem. If it happens, surgery may be needed. 3 A certain kind of fracture of the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health concerns of hot tub and pool use? Hot … a maximum number of bathers at one time. You should know what the number is and not exceed it. Children and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is ultraviolet radiation? Ultraviolet (UV) radiation … lenses and a wrap-around design can help shield the eyes. What is the UV Index? The UV Index reports on the current …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary … only a couple of people report being ill with hantavirus. What are the symptoms? HPS begins as a “flu-like” illness. …
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… that the person enjoys. Give the person options about what to do if he or she wants to stop taking medicines. Talk with his or her health professional about what the options are. Make changes in the medicine routine … with a health professional who can tell you more about the expected results of taking the medicines, what side effects …