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… and Prepare for the Worst Earthquakes, slides, pandemic flu and other disease outbreaks, and accidents or exposures … difficult to contain. Recent health threats such as H5N1 influenza (avian flu) , SARS (severe acute respiratory … difficult to contain. Recent health threats such as H5N1 influenza (avian flu) , SARS (severe acute respiratory …
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… more rapidly. Vaccination against hepatitis B will also prevent hepatitis D virus infection. Hepatitis D virus … more rapidly. Vaccination against hepatitis B will also prevent hepatitis D virus infection. Hepatitis D virus …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Setting a Goal to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes Medicines … How is it treated? The key to treating prediabetes and preventing type 2 diabetes is getting your blood sugar …
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… (RSV) , rhinovirus (which causes the common cold), and influenza virus, also are likely to develop wheezing. Related … (RSV) , rhinovirus (which causes the common cold), and influenza virus, also are likely to develop wheezing. …
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… page: Overview Common Office Injuries Using Ergonomics to Prevent Injury Self-Care Where to Go for Help Related … such as headaches or eye strain. Reduce neck and back pain. Prevent bursitis or tendon problems that are linked to doing … the same task over and over (repetitive tasks). How can you prevent injuries at work? Here are a few ways you can …
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… Experts recommend staying up to date on your COVID vaccines, especially if you: Have an underlying health … the risks from having COVID-19. There is no evidence that vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, cause fertility … your risk of illness. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Wear a mask with the best fit, protection, and …
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… Virus Actionset Overview The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the … towels, and nail files. Use lotions or ointments to prevent chapped or broken skin. These skin problems can … to clean surfaces that have your blood or any other body fluid (such as semen or menstrual blood) on them. These …
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… usually used to treat viral pink eye, so it's important to prevent the spread of the infection. Pink eye caused by a … infection. Streptococcal (strep) infection. Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). Symptoms include: Redness in the …
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… On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … a long-term (chronic) infection. Treatment may also help prevent liver problems. These include cirrhosis and liver … they may include: Feeling very tired. Loss of appetite.  Flu-like symptoms. Nausea. Vomiting. Joint pain. Belly pain. …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery … 24 hours. If a person's immune system becomes unable to prevent the bacteria from growing, the TB becomes active. Of … in the kidneys (renal TB). Lumbar puncture . A sample of fluid around the spine is taken to look for a TB infection …