The Family Guide To Preventing And Treating 100 Infectious Illnesses

Author : Phyllis Stoffman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1995-07-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : PSU:000024700771

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The Family Guide to Preventing and Treating 100 Infectious Illnesses by Phyllis Stoffman Pdf

Quick, friendly, and easy-to-use, this indispensable addition to every family medical bookshelf answers all your questions about 100 increasingly common infections--from Lyme disease, flu, and strep to ear infections, chicken pox, meningitis, and TB. The book explains symptoms, incubation periods, home nursing care, necessary treatment, and how to protect your family from illness. You can look up any infection by its common or medical name, the age of the patient, or the circumstances under which it is transmitted. This comprehensive, detailed reference will give you: * Facts on over-the-counter drugs and effective home remedies * Advice on why and when your children need immunizations * Information on the important differences in treating infants, children,and adults with the same infections * Guidance on caring for family members with chronic illnesses who catch an infectious disease * Phone numbers to call regarding specific diseases and their prevention * Recommendations for protection during international travel and adoptions "The Facts You need to Prevent Infections and Care for Those Who Have Them." --Ronald Gold, M.D., M.P.H.

Author : Phyllis Stoffman
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1995-07-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781620459058

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The Family Guide to Preventing and Treating 100 Infectious Illnesses by Phyllis Stoffman Pdf

Quick, friendly, and easy-to-use, this indispensable addition to every family medical bookshelf answers all your questions about 100 increasingly common infections--from Lyme disease, flu, and strep to ear infections, chicken pox, meningitis, and TB. The book explains symptoms, incubation periods, home nursing care, necessary treatment, and how to protect your family from illness. You can look up any infection by its common or medical name, the age of the patient, or the circumstances under which it is transmitted. This comprehensive, detailed reference will give you: * Facts on over-the-counter drugs and effective home remedies * Advice on why and when your children need immunizations * Information on the important differences in treating infants, children, and adults with the same infections * Guidance on caring for family members with chronic illnesses who catch an infectious disease * Phone numbers to call regarding specific diseases and their prevention * Recommendations for protection during international travel and adoptions "The facts you need to prevent infections and care for those who have them." --Ronald Gold, M.D., M.P.H.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781428967786

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Infectious Diseases: The Global Fight by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul Smart
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1999-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0823925501

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Everything You Need to Know About Mononucleosis by Paul Smart Pdf

Looks at the factors that cause some teenagers to practice self-mutilation, and how they can be helped.

Author : Carol Turkington,Bonnie Ashby
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780816075072

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The Encyclopedia of Infectious Diseases by Carol Turkington,Bonnie Ashby Pdf

A comprehensive reference guide to infectious diseases, describing the disease, available treatments, and more.

Author : Margaret C. Fisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS
ISBN : 1581101392

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Immunizations & Infectious Diseases by Margaret C. Fisher Pdf

Provides advice on the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases in children, including everyday prevention methods, recommended immunizations, and the appropriate use of antibiotics and other medicines.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1456 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Best books
ISBN : UOM:39015058001069

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Public Library Catalog by Anonim Pdf

Author : Carol Turkington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0936197382

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Natural Cures for the Common Cold by Carol Turkington Pdf

Billions of dollars are spent annually on over-the-counter cold and flu medications that do nothing to cure a cold. Many actually surpresss the immune system and produce unpleasant, even harmful side-effects. Turkington reveals hundreds of powerful, doctor approved remedies made at home using safe, inexpensive, all-natural ingredients

Author : Athena P. Kourtis
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421402116

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Keeping Your Child Healthy in a Germ-Filled World by Athena P. Kourtis Pdf

The world is full of germs, and news about outbreaks of infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant superbugs is an almost daily occurrence. What can concerned parents do to protect their children? Keeping Your Child Healthy in a Germ-Filled World gives parents the tools and information they need to shield their kids from infections and keep their family healthy. Infections are harmful, but not all germs are bad. Dr. Athena P. Kourtis, a pediatrician and infectious disease specialist -- and a mother -- teaches parents how to protect their kids without going overboard. She helps parents sort through the latest information about germs, antibiotics, vaccines, hygiene, health foods, and home remedies and recommends what rules to follow -- and which ones to ignore. She says: • No to overprotecting your children from germs• No to antimicrobial soaps and cleaning products at home• No to over-prescribed antibiotics• Yes to strategic hand washing• Yes to being conscious of germs and how they replicate• Yes to vaccines She offers tips for protecting your children wherever they go -- at home or school, on the playground, even while traveling -- and whatever they are doing -- playing sports, camping, visiting the beach -- and answers questions that commonly worry parents. How many times should you wash prewashed spinach? (At least twice.) Does getting enough sleep help fight infection? (Yes.) Are pre-sliced foods more likely to spread infection? (They are.) Reading this comprehensive, illustrated guide is the first step to keeping your family healthy. Up-to-date, accurate information and a clear understanding of how germs and our bodies work will help you and your child stay afloat in the microbial sea.

Author : Amy E. Tracy
Publisher : Berkley Trade
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 042516506X

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Your Premature Baby and Child by Amy E. Tracy Pdf

Medical professionals who are mothers of premature babies offer guidance for similarly situated parents, starting from bringing the baby home to putting the child in school. Illustrations.

Author : David E. Newton
Publisher : UXL
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0787639249

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Sick! Diseases and Disorders, Injuries and Infections by David E. Newton Pdf

This volume, covering "D-H," presents information on diseases, illnesses, disorders, and injuries.

Author : Alan M. Rees
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Consumers' leagues
ISBN : UCSC:32106013776361

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The Consumer Health Information Source Book by Alan M. Rees Pdf

How can an award-winning source book that helps consumers find health information be improved? Health expert Alan Rees has done just that in his sixth edition by providing practical advice on using the Internet, tips on where to find Spanish-language health pamphlets, and recommendations on what's most important in the world of alternative medicine. The sixth edition provides users with an annotated guide to health-related resources--hotlines, newsletters, pamphlets, Web sites, CD-ROMS, magazines, books, and more! Readers are given a description on each resource and how to best use it.

Author : Basil Bruno
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Newborn infants
ISBN : 1577592255

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Feeding and Caring for Your Newborn by Basil Bruno Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : UOM:39015042571250

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The World Book Encyclopedia by Anonim Pdf

An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.

Author : British Columbia Government Staff,British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0772676488

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A Quick Guide to Common Childhood Diseases by British Columbia Government Staff,British Columbia. Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors Pdf