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… pain, worsening redness, weakness and fever. If you or your child has these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. Is impetigo serious? Impetigo is … someone you know has impetigo. It is very important to wash your hands after touching the rash, as impetigo spreads …
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… page: Overview Overview Wash your hands often and prepare foods properly to reduce the risk of foodborne illness . How to wash your hands Follow these steps for handwashing: footnote 1 Wash your hands with running water, and apply soap. Rub your …
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… valve stenosis . Pulmonic valve regurgitation . How does your heart's pumping system work? Your heart is divided into two separate pumping systems-right and left: The right side of your heart receives oxygen-poor blood from your veins and …
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… What causes it? Doctors aren't sure what causes it. But your baby may be more likely to have a cleft palate if you: … of cleft palate. It's important to take good care of yourself before and during your pregnancy so that your baby will be as healthy as …
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… concerns, but none of them means you can't breastfeed your baby. For many, breastfeeding is much simpler than … nothing to sterilize and nothing to warm up or cool down. Your milk is always ready for your baby and always at the right temperature. You can …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Bronchitis: Should I Take …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … an animal or the area around the animal and do not wash your hands afterward, the germs can spread from hands to …
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… Psoriatic arthritis causes swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints, such as in the fingers and toes. Other joints … There is no specific test to diagnose psoriatic arthritis. Your doctor may do a physical examination to look for swelling in your joints and changes in your skin and nails. You may also …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Stones: Should I Have …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about them. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Should I …
