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… factor replacement therapy can treat bleeding episodes or prevent bleeding. It can prevent severe blood loss and complications from bleeding … and risks of regularly scheduled treatment (prophylaxis) to prevent bleeding? How do they compare to the benefits and …
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… those that cause acne. This medication is also used to prevent malaria. This medication is known as a tetracycline … or reflux/heartburn) Doxycycline may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your health care …
Medications
… be clearly labeled for injection into a vein only. To prevent accidental injection into the spine, do not remove … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). To lower your risk of …
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… to HIV after birth, getting treated right away can help prevent the virus from taking hold and spreading in your … foods, gets plenty of exercise, and has all recommended vaccines on schedule. Join a support group. These groups can … foods, gets plenty of exercise, and has all recommended vaccines on schedule. Join a support group. These groups can …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … and you can prop up or elevate your leg or arm. How can you prevent DVT? To help prevent DVT, you might take an anticoagulant medicine. After …
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… have jock itch and athlete's foot, you should treat both to prevent reinfecting your groin when you put on your … (Putting your socks on before your underwear may help to prevent reinfection from your feet.) How can you prevent it? You can help prevent jock itch by keeping your …
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… with chickenpox need to minimize scratching the rash to prevent: Infection from bacteria under your fingernails or … such as calamine lotion. Oatmeal, such as Aveeno Lotion. Prevent skin irritation Some general hygiene practices can help prevent skin irritation and scratching. Wear loose-fitting …
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… day about 12 hours apart. Take with food or after meals to prevent stomach upset. Dosage is based on your medical … illness, or if they have just been given a live virus vaccine (such as varicella vaccine), without first consulting a doctor about Reye's …
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… medication is used with other medications to control and prevent symptoms of severe asthma (such as wheezing and … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). Before having surgery, …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Other Treatment Related … to be sure you are not infected. Meanwhile, take steps to prevent the spread of the virus, in case you do have it. You … if you don't take your medicines correctly. How can you prevent HIV? HIV is often spread by people who don't know …
