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… people fully recover from West Nile. But some people who get a severe infection may experience long term physical or … given through a vein (intravenous, or IV) and get help preventing other illnesses such as pneumonia . If you have … evening when mosquitoes are the most active. There is no vaccine to prevent West Nile virus in humans, but …
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… it doesn't mean that he or she has AIDS. How do children get HIV? Children can be exposed to the virus in several … to HIV after birth, getting treated right away can help prevent the virus from taking hold and spreading in your … foods, gets plenty of exercise, and has all recommended vaccines on schedule. Join a support group. These groups can …
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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support What is … grow abnormally and don't mature or die off as they should. Instead, they become leukemia cells. These leukemia … getting very sick by staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines and getting an influenza (flu) vaccine or a …
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… and people with weak immune systems. An infection you get from an animal is called a zoonosis (say … or meat, or eat produce grown in contaminated water. Preventing infections Washing your hands well may be all you … doctor if there are any other local types of infection you should protect against during pregnancy. Infections you can …
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… Overview Supportive Care Self-Care Complementary Treatments Getting Support What is … decisions that are important to many health problems. HPV: Should I Get the Vaccine? HPV: Should My Child Get the Vaccine? Actionsets …
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… are used to treat gonorrhea. Early treatment helps prevent the spread of the infection. It also lowers your … partner who has sex only with you can reduce your risk of getting an STI. Talk with your partner or partners about … them, use a condom and clean the sex toys between each use. Vaccines are available for some STIs, such as HPV. Ask your …
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… developed. This makes it more likely that your child will get bacterial and viral infections. Here are some basic … your child immunized. Be sure your child gets all needed vaccines (immunizations). These vaccines provide important … use it. Keep guns away from children. All guns and firearms should be kept in a locked area, unloaded, and out of reach …
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… that people in close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or blood products, organs, … Be sure your baby gets medicine to prevent infection. This should start right after birth. If you get blood on your …
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… to long-term illness or serious liver damage. Most people get well within a few months. How is it spread? People … You may need to be treated in a hospital. How can you prevent it? Hepatitis E is more common in developing … dishes in hot, soapy water. There is currently no approved vaccine for hepatitis E. Hepatitis A …
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… who have allergies, though not everyone with allergies gets asthma. And not everyone with asthma has allergies. … outside when it is cold and dry. Talk to your doctor about vaccines to prevent some infections. And ask about what medicines your child should avoid. It can be scary when your child has an asthma …