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… time for meals so that you are not rushed. Take small bites and sips. Finish each bite or sip before taking the … time for meals so that you are not rushed. Take small bites and sips. Finish each bite or sip before taking the …
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… medications to prevent and treat malaria caused by mosquito bites in countries where malaria is common. Malaria parasites can enter the body through these mosquito bites, and then live in body tissues such as red blood cells … drugs known as antimalarials. The United States Centers for Disease Control provide updated guidelines and travel …
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… information section Health Topics Acquired Von Willebrand Disease Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Acute Myeloid … Transplant Anemia Anemia During Pregnancy Anemia of Chronic Disease (ACD) Anemia of Chronic Kidney Disease Anticoagulants Antiphospholipid Syndrome and …
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… breaks in the skin, such as scrapes, cold sores, insect bites or patches of eczema. What are the symptoms? A child … impetigo can get into the bloodstream and cause kidney disease. How is it spread? Impetigo is very infectious. It … and clean. Help them to wash their hands often. As the disease develops, loose crusts on the skin can be soaked for …
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… like dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis …
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… How can I protect my children from malaria? Malaria is a disease caused by mosquito bites and tiny parasites that get into the bloodstream. The best way to prevent malaria is to avoid mosquito bites. If possible, do not take infants or young children to …
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… around a wisdom tooth that has only partially come in. Gum disease and tooth decay in the wisdom tooth, which may be … around a wisdom tooth that has only partially come in. Gum disease and tooth decay in the wisdom tooth, which may be …
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… Center Learn about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) If you have COPD, you know how scary it can be to … information here. Our topics will teach you about the disease and give you some tips on breathing easier. Get the … Chronic Conditions COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) COPD Action Plan COPD and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin (AAT) …
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… minor burns (including sunburn), skin abrasions, insect bites, and other painful conditions affecting mucous … slow/irregular heartbeat, heart block) severe shock liver disease kidney disease a certain blood disorder … minor burns (including sunburn), skin abrasions, insect bites, and other painful conditions affecting mucous …
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