Sep 04, 2008 -
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Thermometer temperature
Temperature measurement
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Definition
Normal body temperature varies by person, age, activity, and time of day. The average normal body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
Alternative Names
Elevated temperature; Hyperthermia; Pyrexia
Considerations
Normal body temperature varies.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
In This Report
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- Introduction
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pe...
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella...
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (Chi...
- Varicella-Zoster Virus (Shi...
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
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- Poliomyelitis
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Vaccines
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends that children receive 2 doses of the varicella-zoster (Chickenpox) vaccine: the initial vaccine between ages 12 - 15 months, and a booster between 4 - 6 years. Children aged 12 and older and adults who have not had the vaccine should receive 2 doses. Immunization guidelines were changed following research that indicated the effectiveness of the vaccine declines over time.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Diagnosis:
Diagnosing pneumonia may be difficult, since lab tests to grow the bacteria from samples can take many days to process, and chest x-rays cannot always distinguish between pneumonia and other conditions. New tests have the potential to make diagnosis easier and quicker. One is a blood test that identifies a marker of severe inflammation in the body.
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Oct 17, 2008 -
Earlier in the week, my active son was lying on the couch and being quiet so I knew something was up. It took just a quick look at his redder than rosy cheeks and tired eyes to know it was his temperature. My son and daughter have had just a few fevers, but the heat of their flushed faces and lil furnace bodies always causes me to worry.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
Overview
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- Signs and tests
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Mosquito, adult feeding on the skin
Dengue fever
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Definition
Dengue fever is a virus-based disease spread by mosquitoes.
See also: Dengue hemorrhagic fever
Alternative Names
O'nyong-nyong fever; Dengue-like disease; Breakbone fever
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Dengue fever is caused by several related viruses (four different arboviruses). It is spread by the bite of mosquitoes, most commonly the mosquito Aedes aegypti, which found in tropic and subtropic regions.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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- Vaccination
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- Treatment for Chickenpox...
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New Chickenpox Immunization Schedule
In 2007, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated the immunization schedule for the chickenpox vaccine. The CDC now recommends that children receive two doses of the vaccine.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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Immunizations
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Definition
The tetanus vaccine is a type of immunization that protects against tetanus (lockjaw).
Alternative Names
Vaccine - tetanus; Immunization - tetanus
Information
VACCINE INFORMATION
There are four forms of tetanus immunization.
The DTaP vaccine is a "3-in-1" vaccine that protects against diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.
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Sep 03, 2008 -
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Roseola
Temperature measurement
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Definition
Roseola is an acute disease of infants and young children in which a high fever and skin rash occur.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The disease is common in children ages 3 months to 4 years, and most common in those ages 6 months to 1 year. It is caused by a virus called human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6), although similar syndromes are possible with other viruses.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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Heat exhaustion occurs when your body gets too hot. The body's core temperature is controlled by the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that also controls thirst and hunger. Normally, the body gets rid of excess heat by sweating.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
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Introduction
Pertussis Vaccine, Acellular (per-TUS-iss vak-seen, a-SELL-yoo-lar), Reduced Diphtheria Toxoid (ree-DOOST dif-THEER-ee-a TOX-oyd), Tetanus Toxoid (TET-n-us TOX-oyd)
Protects against infections caused by tetanus (lockjaw), diphtheria, or pertussis (whooping cough). This is a booster vaccine given to patients who are at least 10 years old.
Brand Name(s)
Adacel, Boostrix
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
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