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  • Rubella (German Measles) - Home Treatment

    Article
    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Home treatment for rubella includes getting plenty of rest and drinking extra fluids so you do not get dehydrated. Acetaminophen, such as Tylenol, may help relieve fever and body aches. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 20 be

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  • Best Ways to Fend Off Infection

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    The healthy vagina is home to a variety of microscopic organisms. Normally they live harmoniously in an acidic environment that prevents the overproduction of any one species and repels foreign invaders. A number of factors can upset this balance:

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  • Meningitis - Prevention

    Article
    12/24/08, Healthwise

    Immunization against some of the organisms that can cause meningitis is the most effective way to prevent the illness. Some causes of meningitis that can be prevented by vaccines include:

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  • Toxic Shock Syndrome - Home Treatment

    Article
    03/03/08, Healthwise

    Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a quickly progressing, life-threatening condition that cannot be treated at home. If you think you may have TSS, seek immediate medical attention.

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  • Encephalitis - Home Treatment

    Article
    08/05/08, Healthwise

    Because encephalitis can be a life-threatening condition, it is not appropriate to treat it at home. Symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, and confusion along with nausea and vomiting and possibly a stiff neck and back may be

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  • Immune Globulin

    Article
    02/12/09, Healthwise

    Immune globulin (also called gamma globulin or immunoglobulin) is a substance made from human blood plasma. The plasma, processed from donated human blood, contains antibodies that protect the body against diseases. When you are given

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  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection - Prevention

    Article
    07/16/08, Healthwise

    Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection is easy to catch (highly contagious). It is common for children to develop viral infections such as RSV if they are often exposed to infected people and have not built up immunity. There is no sure

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  • Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) - Prevention

    Article
    03/03/08, Healthwise

    The best way to prevent infection with hantaviruses is to avoid contact with rodents and their droppings. The majority of cases of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) have occurred in the southwestern region of the United States.

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  • Hand-Washing

    Article
    02/23/09, Healthwise

    Hand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning.

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  • Pinworms - Prevention

    Article
    09/11/08, Healthwise

    Most pinworm infections cannot be prevented. In families with more than one child, it is likely that a family member will get a pinworm infection at least once. Pinworm infections may not cause noticeable symptoms and often go away on

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