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Overview Use the following measures to reduce the chance of flea bites: Treat animals for fleas. Do not let pets sleep on your bed. Vacuum rugs daily. You may need to exterminate the house or kennel …
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… or a feeling of fullness in the mouth or throat. Swelling of the lips, tongue, ears, … over and over. Yellow jackets cause the greatest number of allergic reactions. A fire ant … tongue, mouth, or throat swell quickly? Yes Rapid swelling of lips, tongue, mouth, or …
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… your child's toys outside. Consider spraying insecticides on any high-risk areas, such as … it off. Do not crush it. Related Information Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites Credits Current as of: …
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Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous snake or lizard bite A bite from a poisonous (venomous) snake or lizard requires emergency care. If you have been bitten by a snake or lizard that you know or …
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… habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ticks are small spider-like … reaction may be mild, with a few annoying symptoms. In rare cases, a severe allergic … itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …
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01 What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types of animals including people. While most tick bites do …
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Overview A bite injury may need to be closed by a health professional, may require antibiotic medicines, or both. The decision to close a wound with stitches, staples, or skin adhesive depends on: …
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… fever . A doctor can evaluate the cause of your flu-like symptoms and recommend … disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you …
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… , which is caused by a parasite that infects human liver cells and red blood cells. Malaria … , which is caused by a parasite that infects human liver cells and red blood cells. Malaria …
