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… system reacts strongly to the allergens in the sting. A few types of stinging insects cause most allergic reactions. … prick tests or blood tests, can help you find out which types of insect stings you are most allergic to. How are … spread of venom. Then treat the insect sting based on the type of reaction you have. Allergic …
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… is then pumped back into your body. There are different types of hemodialysis. It can be done in a hospital or … dialysis sessions. This is called the dialysis access . The type of dialysis access you have will depend in part on how quickly you need to start dialysis. There are different types of access for hemodialysis: A fistula connects an …
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… of depression. Cognitive-behavioural therapy, or CBT, is a type of therapy that can help you replace negative thoughts … are several kinds of irrational thoughts. Here are a few types to look for: Focusing on the negative: This is … this: Thought diary Stop your negative thought Ask what type of negative thought you had Choose an accurate, helpful …
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… spread but is not harmful. This infection is most common in children. But teens and adults can also get it, often from … to another. Or it can spread to other people, such as among children at daycare or school. The infection is contagious … (liquids or creams), such as those used to treat warts. Children may not need treatment. But if your child needs …
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… What parents need to know about gender identity Children form their gender identity early. Most children start to identify their gender around age 3. For … identity. Others didn't feel this way until later in life. Children and teens grow and develop quickly. Before and …
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… for more information. Give each of your children time alone with you. If you have an older child or children, schedule regular time with each one. Try to put … Multiple Pregnancy: Twins or More Sleep: Helping Your Children—and Yourself—Sleep Well Stress Relief and …
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… CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young children until the age of puberty Babies younger than 1 year … Note : Rescue breathing may be more important to do for children and babies than for adults. 30 compressions, 2 …
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… This effect may also increase your risk of getting certain types of cancer (such as skin cancer, lymphoma). Tell your … may also be used to reduce the risk of rejection in other types of organ transplants (such as cornea, pancreas) or … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… This medication is used to treat thyroid cancer (medullary type). It works by slowing or stopping the growth of cancer … are high. Vandetanib may cause a rare (possibly fatal) type of breathing problem (interstitial lung disease). Get … not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet …
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… that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary between types of the illness. The severity and length of infection depends on the type of hepatitis. In some cases, the infection may go away …
