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Understanding Chikungunya

… mosquito bites you. In rare cases it's fatal. The most common symptoms include high fever and severe joint pain, … is currently available to treat this virus. There is no vaccine to prevent it. Treatment is aimed at easing symptoms. … camping. Don’t put it directly on your skin. You can also buy gear that’s already treated. Stay in indoor areas that …
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A Safety Checklist for Parents

… your children safe by following these precautions and using common sense. General steps Safety tips include: Teach your … what they're doing when out of your presence Check the references of babysitters or caregivers carefully. Make … and even fatal to children. Never use food containers to store nonfood substances. Keep button or lithium batteries …
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Discharge instructions for gallstones

… that form in the gallbladder. This is a small organ that stores and concentrates bile. Bile is a liquid formed by the … When you stop the medicine, the gallstones will likely come back. The medicine doesn't work for all types of … are used to find the stones. They are then removed from the common bile duct. Follow-up care Make a follow-up …
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PMS: Tracking Your Symptoms

… syndrome (PMS) symptoms to better know when they may occur. Rank how serious each symptom is from “worst” to … menstrual health apps. You can get these on Google Play Store and Apple iTunes. They combine your health information, calendar tracking, and …
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Moving Through Grief

… or shock. Everyone grieves in their own way, but there are common signs of grief: Having intense mood swings Anxiety … help, even with routine chores, such as paying bills and buying groceries. At first, even small tasks may seem … the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization offers information about coping with loss. National Institute …
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Mastectomy: Healing at Home

… (aspirate) it using a syringe and needle. A seroma can come back as you heal, so it may need to be drained again. … to a soft plastic bulb. This is used to collect fluid that occurs during healing and to prevent fluid from building up … on the affected side. Not all doctors agree with this recommendation. Ask your doctor what they advise for you. When …
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Growth Problems in Children

… Any of these conditions can cause growth problems. So can common treatments for these conditions, such as steroids for … when one X chromosome is missing. This genetic disorder occurs only in girls. It causes poor growth and delayed or no … your child. Next steps Tips to help you get the most from a visit to your child’s provider: Know the reason for the …
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