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… or talking with your newborn. Your newborn's nervous system is mature enough that they can wait longer between … or talking with your newborn. Your newborn's nervous system is mature enough that they can wait longer between …
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… caused by a problem with the female or male reproductive system. This can include a problem with the eggs, with the … Ovulation Infertility: Problems With the Man's Reproductive System Infertility: Problems With the Uterus and Cervix What … Some people were born with problems in their reproductive systems. Moderate or severe endometriosis . Past exposure to …
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… allergic reaction to a sting occurs when your body's immune system overreacts to substances called allergens in the … large parts of your body, such as an entire arm or leg. Systemic reactions are those that spread throughout your … throat or cause breathing problems. A more serious type of systemic reaction can cause symptoms such as swelling of the …
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… is a drug allergy? A drug allergy occurs when your immune system overreacts to something in a medicine. Your body's immune system fights back by setting off an allergic reaction. Most … slowly increase how much you take. This lets your immune system "get used to" the medicine. After this, you may no …
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… are being destroyed by the Rh-sensitized mother's immune system. This treatment is meant to keep the fetus healthy … are being destroyed by an Rh-sensitized mother's immune system (Rh disease). These transfusions are done when: … are being destroyed by the Rh-sensitized mother's immune system. This treatment is meant to keep the fetus healthy …
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… activities. Helps strengthen your body's natural defence system ( immune system ). This makes it easier to avoid infections. Tips for … activities. Helps strengthen your body's natural defence system ( immune system ). This makes it easier to avoid …
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… Rheumatic fever Problems with the heart's electrical system Fast, slow, or irregular heart rhythms, including … Rheumatic fever Problems with the heart's electrical system Fast, slow, or irregular heart rhythms, including …
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… When the insulin is used up, discard the pen in a sharps disposal container. You use a new pen the next time you need … When the insulin is used up, discard the pen in a sharps disposal container. You use a new pen the next time you need …
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… sclerosis, also known as MS, affects the central nervous system—the brain and spinal cord. Multiple sclerosis can …
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… particles in the air (allergens). Your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to certain substances. The immune system may treat a harmless substance as if it were a …