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Ebola Virus Disease
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is Ebola virus disease? Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare but serious disease caused by infection with the Ebola virus. There are five known strains of the virus. Four…
Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is dysphagia? Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. People who have dysphagia have trouble swallowing solid foods, liquids, or saliva. They may not be able to swallow at all. Dysphagia can make…
Dyspareunia
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is painful sex for women. Also, it causes pain during tampon use. The pain can be in the genital area or deep inside the pelvis. SYMPTOMS The…
Drug-Nutrient Interactions and Drug-Supplement Interactions – What to know
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Taking medicines can have unintended consequences in our bodies. It’s important to talk to your healthcare provider about the medicines you take and how they may affect your diet. If you take…
Drug Reactions
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Medicines can help treat or prevent illness and disease. They also help to relieve symptoms and manage health conditions. However, sometimes medicines can cause problems. One type of problem is an adverse…
Dos and Don’ts of Giving OTC Cough and Cold Medicines to Your Child
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. You can buy over-the-counter (OTC) medicines for your child without a prescription from your healthcare provider, but that doesn’t mean these medicines are harmless. If they are taken the wrong way, they…
Dog Bites – How to Teach Your Children to Be Safe
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Most dogs will never bite anyone. However, any dog may bite if it feels threatened. Children are the most common victims of dog bites. Infants and young children should never be left…
Cytomegalovirus
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is cytomegalovirus? Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus. Most people are exposed to the virus as infants. It is that believed most adults are diagnosed with the virus by age…
Congenital Heart Disease – How to Care for Your Baby and Yourself
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. Get emergency care if you or a loved one has serious thoughts of suicide or harming others. If your baby was born with a congenital heart defect, you’re probably experiencing a lot…
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is congenital adrenal hyperplasia? Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) affects your adrenal glands. These glands sit atop your kidneys and produce different hormones. CAH causes you to have irregular hormone levels….