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peanut allergy Despite its name, the peanut isn’t a nut at all. It’s actually a legume. Legumes ... medicine is now available to treat peanut allergy in children. It can help reduce the severity of ... peanut;peanut allergy;child's health;allergies;allergic reaction;anaphylaxis;medical emergency;4711

*Heart Medicines ... following advice. Keep a current list of all your medicines Keep a list of the medicines you take ... it with you for healthcare providers' appointments or in an emergency. Make medicines part of ... heart medicines;4217

, diarrheal disease, cryptosporidiosis, diarrhea, traveler's Topic Index - Travel Medicine Travel ... Medicine Home Medical Information for Americans Traveling Abroad Staying Healthy While You ... travel medicine, travel health, Americans travel abroad, healthy travel, travel safety, high risk

: Take all medicines as directed. Care for the biopsy site as instructed. Check for signs of ... taking any blood-thinning medicines or have a bleeding disorder. You may need to stop taking all or

What is a Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist ... A pediatric sports medicine specialist is a healthcare provider who helps children with ... injuries caused during sports or athletic activities. The Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist A ... sports injuries;sports medicine;pediatric sports medicine;medical specialty;44

spider bites? All spiders in the U.S. have poison (venom). But the fangs of most spiders are too ... people or pets. Most spider bites cause only minor, local reactions at the bite site. But some spider

This video shows the 13 steps for giving an emergency shot of naloxone for an opioid overdose ... event of an emergency, you will need gloves, alcohol wipes, a new syringe, and a 1-milliliter vial of ... A90958; naloxone; opioid overdose; naloxone injection; emergency

helpful in an emergency. Bring a list of your medicines with you to all appointments. Check that your ... . If you take other medicines Medicines of all types can affect blood sugar. Tell your provider

All About Asthma ... call your provider or when to call 911 . And when to go to the emergency room. It affects all ... mucus All of these things cause the airways to narrow. This makes it hard for air to go in and out

Emergency Evacuation Plans ... earthquake zone? Is flooding a possibility? Then think about what you'll do in an emergency ... you’ll do in an emergency. Think about the places your family spends time like school and work

stock a portable kit (a box or small bag) that can be taken to the site of an emergency. It is ... ") Stretchable gauze roll Waterproof tape Medicines Miscellaneous items

Read on for detailed information on herbal supplements. Herbal Medicine What are herbal ... internal use is called an herbal supplement. Many prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicines ... herbal medicine;herbal supplement;Black cohosh;Echinacea;Evening primrose;Feverfew;Garlic;Gingko

rapid cooling of the skin and body Certain medicines, such as beta blockers Smoking ... serious health condition and needs emergency medical care. How is frostbite treated? With ... frostbite;frostbite symptom;frostbite emergency;frostbite treatment;p00840

allergies can also be listed. You can even have emergency contacts put on it. Key medicines, too ... If you have diabetes, wearing a medical identification (ID) bracelet or necklace at all times ... diabetes;medical identification bracelte;ID;medical identification necklace;emergency contacts;key prescrition medications;hypoglycemia;dm133

*When to Call for Emergency Help ... Detailed information on when to call for help in an emergency situation When to Call for Help ... Anytime you're not comfortable with a medical situation, call 911 or your local emergency number ... emergency response;emergency;trauma;call 911

, medicines, allergies, and vaccine records. Have an emergency release form. Complete the inside page ... ample supply of medicine. Include extra in case your return home is delayed. Keep all prescription

emergency room. Prevent medicine mishaps Do you have enough medicine? Do you have extra for ... extra days of medicine for emergency delays. Pack your medicines in your carry-on luggage. Keep ... chronic condition;healthcare provider;oxygen requirements;supplemental oxygen;locate hospital;emergency services telephone number;DM123;travel

informed Your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter is a great place to start ... all family members aren’t together when disaster strikes. Teach children how and when to call 911 ... 4198;emergency management office;natural disasters;family disaster plan

Understanding Blood Pressure Medicine ... the main types. All About Blood Pressure Medicine Your healthcare provider may prescribe ... if you have side effects. To benefit from your medicine, follow these guidelines: Take all

Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines ... There are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines. All About Cholesterol-Lowering ... Medicines Healthy lifestyle changes alone may be enough to help some people reach healthy cholesterol