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Climate and Your Health: Staying Safe

… of these diseases are spreading in new places and during different seasons than before. To reduce your risk, use insect … cause problems with safe water sources. It’s a good idea to store extra food and a safe source of water at home in the … area. Climate change can alter the types of disasters that occur in your area. Floods or fires can happen in places …
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When Your Child Has Anaphylaxis

… Children can react to many substances. But some of the most common allergens are: Foods, mainly milk, egg, wheat, soy, … to make sure symptoms don’t come back. Your child will be referred to their healthcare provider or an allergist for … to your child’s aid. You can buy the bracelet in most drugstores and on the Internet. Always carry 2 epinephrine …
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Burns

… are at the greatest risk for burn injury. What are the different types of burns? There are many types of burns, … When hot metals, scalding liquids, steam, and flames come into contact with the skin, they can cause thermal … injury that affects the airway or the lungs. Burns that occur with existing long-term (chronic) conditions that may …
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Photodynamic Therapy for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

… central vision. AMD damages your macula. The macula may become thinner as a result. Blood vessels may start growing … only for wet AMD. Photodynamic therapy often doesn't restore vision that you have already lost. But it may slow … visual sharpness, which is rarely severe Your risks may differ according to your age, other health problems, and the …
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Lupus and Pregnancy

… this disease give birth to healthy children. The key to a successful pregnancy is knowing how lupus affects the body and … Symptoms of lupus may be mild to severe. They also often come and go. These flares can cause fever, rashes, … loss with lupus, you may need more frequent prenatal visits. Your medicines may also need to be changed. Some …
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Urostomy: Managing Skin Problems

… system. And drinking enough fluids. If a problem does occur, you need to know what to do. Listed below are some of the most common skin problems and how to manage them. Call your … health care provider if you have any of these problems. Common skin problems Be on the lookout for these skin …
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Healthy Foods for Picky Eaters

… help choose and prepare new foods. Take them to the grocery store with you and let them pick out a new fruit, vegetable, … to give it a try, too. Prepare and serve the new food in different ways. If your child didn't like the raw broccoli you … child to taste the new food, and keep serving it until it becomes familiar. To learn more To get more info on feeding …
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Understanding Bones

… or irregular (like the spine). Primarily, they are referred to as long or short. There are 206 bones in the adult … center of certain bones is where blood cells are formed and stored. What are the different types of bone cells? The different types of bone …
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