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… involves injecting a substance in or near the joint. The injection is intended to cause inflammation. The body … Usually a person has a series of treatments. Prolotherapy injections alone may not be helpful for chronic low back … risk in prolotherapy treatment is nerve damage from an injection placed too close to a nerve. Most pain experts do …
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… illnesses and conditions and how you can support a healthy immune system for your child. Common concerns Learn about … receive and when. B.C. immunization schedule Your baby's immune system and vaccines (HealthLinkBC File #50a) …
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… Many women ask for pain medicine, such as an epidural injection, which partially or fully numbs the lower body. … hospital. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). If you are not immune to rubella or measles, your doctor may recommend that you have the MMR vaccine after childbirth. An Rh immunoglobulin shot (such as WinRho). If you have Rh-negative …
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… treatment. But if your body's natural defence system (immune system) is weak, valley fever can be deadly. In rare cases it can be deadly even for people with a normal immune system. Valley fever can spread from your lungs to … HIV infection, people who take medicines that weaken the immune system, and people who have diabetes . Valley fever …
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… calming music. Breast milk A mother can boost her baby's immune system by providing breast milk. Using pumped breast … illness. The doctor may also suggest that your baby get injections of RSV antibody in the winter. This may help … calming music. Breast milk A mother can boost her baby's immune system by providing breast milk. Using pumped breast …
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… High doses of vitamin A. Vaccinations, especially for hepatitis B . Amphetamines , such as dextroamphetamine (for … High doses of vitamin A. Vaccinations, especially for hepatitis B . Amphetamines , such as dextroamphetamine (for …
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… for blood type, anemia, and HIV . You may be screened for hepatitis B, sexually transmitted infections, or thyroid … for blood type, anemia, and HIV . You may be screened for hepatitis B, sexually transmitted infections, or thyroid …
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… problem, such as inflammatory bowel disease or a weakened immune system . How can you care for yourself at home? If … or gel vasodilator medicines or botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. In rare cases, surgery may be needed. The most … problem, such as inflammatory bowel disease or a weakened immune system . How can you care for yourself at home? If …
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… shows if you have been immunized against rubella or are immune to the virus. How is rubella treated? Rubella usually … talk to your doctor. They may give you a shot of immunoglobulin (IG) if testing shows that you are not immune. IG doesn't prevent infection, but it may make …
