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… Overview What is a male condom? Condoms can protect you against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and they can be used to prevent pregnancy. … for preventing pregnancy, but they are not effective against STIs because the small openings in the animal tissue …
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… fluid from the mouth, nose, or eyes of someone who has the infection. A person who has the infection can spread these … virus. The test also shows if you have been immunized against rubella or are immune to the virus. How is rubella … linked to Reye syndrome , a serious illness. Drink extra fluids. Get plenty of rest. Stay away from other people, …
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… acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can … B virus. It's spread through contact with blood and body fluids from an infected person. What are the symptoms? Most … their risk of exposure. A combination vaccine that protects against both hepatitis B and hepatitis A may also be …
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… Mild cases may be treated at home with rest and plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration . You may take acetaminophen … treatment in a hospital. You may need intravenous (IV) fluids to treat dehydration. You also may need a blood … where dengue fever is common, make sure to protect yourself against mosquito bites. Here are some guidelines: Wear …
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… releasing an egg each month (ovulation). The ring protects against pregnancy for 1 month at a time. You wear one ring … time each month. You don't have to interrupt sex to protect against pregnancy. The ring may also be used continuously, … The ring doesn't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV/AIDS. If you aren't …
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… areas where tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, or bones rub against each other. Doing the same movement over and over or … can also be caused by other problems, such as arthritis or infection ( septic bursitis ). What are the symptoms? … areas where tendons, ligaments, skin, muscles, or bones rub against each other. Doing the same movement over and over or …
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… Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. Find … some newborns and babies: Dehydration: Drinking enough fluids (babies and young children) Developmental dysplasia … (neonatal abstinence syndrome) Group B streptococcal infections in newborns Congenital anomalies A congenital …
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… baby (fetus). After you have been immunized (vaccinated) against or infected by a virus or bacteria, your body forms … immunity to it. Full immunity can protect you from future infection, either for a lifetime or a limited period. … virus, so it is not used during pregnancy. Protect yourself against pertussis with the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria , and …
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… to a health condition, such as lupus . Cataracts from not protecting your eyes from direct or indirect sunlight over … Are you having trouble drinking enough to replace the fluids you've lost? Little sips of fluid usually are not … No Concerns about scarring Are there any symptoms of infection ? Yes Symptoms of infection No Symptoms of …
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… another health problem—usually cystic fibrosis —or a lung infection such as pneumonia or tuberculosis . Other causes … instructions for taking your medicines. Drink plenty of fluids. This helps keep mucus thin and slippery so it's … feel better. Avoid lung infections. Get vaccines to protect against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumococcal disease. …
