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… Head lice are commonly spread among children and adults who have close … prevent the spread of head lice is to encourage children to avoid head-to-head contact. … should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one …
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… man-of-war stings, seabather's eruption, and coral scrapes. Stings Jellyfish and Portuguese … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in … They cause injury and illness through the release of venom when their tentacles come in …
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… as thrush. Your doctor may prescribe nystatin cream or ointment for your baby's diaper area. … as thrush. Your doctor may prescribe nystatin cream or ointment for your baby's diaper area. … either applied directly to the affected area (topical) or swallowed (oral). Mild thrush You …
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… You might also take medicines by mouth (oral medicines). Most treatments for acne take … to leave scars. So your doctor may give you oral antibiotics sooner to start the healing … Applying azelaic acid. Taking prescription oral antibiotics. Taking prescription oral …
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… overnight.) Children can usually return to daycare or school the day after the first … be sure to follow your doctor's instructions carefully. If you have scabies, you and anyone … overnight.) Children can usually return to daycare or school the day after the first …
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… antibacterial ointments, medicine for motion sickness, and antidiarrheal medicines. Your … Avoid stays in polluted cities or at high altitudes if you have asthma, chronic … can lead to sexually transmitted infections. Altitude Altitude sickness occurs when you …
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… may help dry out itchy, oozing blisters. Oral antihistamines may relieve the itching. Non-drowsy oral antihistamines include fexofenadine … may help dry out itchy, oozing blisters. Oral antihistamines may relieve the itching. …
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… Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines … Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Quick Tips: Safely Giving Over-the-Counter Medicines …
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… that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) … that matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) …
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… to let your doctor know you are having mouth sores. You may need to have your medicines … Or you can use a cotton swab to dab your sores with a liquid antacid, such as Diovol … medicine such as Orabase to coat your mouth sores before eating. To help ease pain, use a …
