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… Immunizations and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Your immunity protects both you and your unborn baby (fetus). After you have been immunized …
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… Quick Tips: Using Backpacks Safely On this page: Get started Get started Backpacks … digging into the back. Wheels. These are nice if you or your child needs to carry a lot. But check with your child's school to make sure they're allowed. Remember …
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… Asthma: How to Overcome Treatment Obstacles On this page: Overview Overview Asthma is a long-lasting (chronic) disease that may last throughout your life—you must treat it long term. But following a … period of time. Here are some reasons you may not follow your management plan. Possible solutions are listed too. …
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… Restrictive Cardiomyopathy On this page: … Restrictive cardiomyopathy is a serious problem that makes your heart muscle stiff. When your heart muscle is stiff, it can't stretch to allow enough …
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… Kidney Transplant On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well … need to have tests to see how well the donor kidney matches your tissue type and blood type. To do the surgery, the doctor makes a cut in your lower belly. This cut is called an incision. The doctor …
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… Heavy Sweating On this page: Why do people sweat? Sweating is your body's way of cooling down and getting rid of some … you do at home? It can be upsetting to have sweat drip from your face and palms or to have smelly feet and shoes. It may …
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… Esophagitis On this page: … . The esophagus is the tube that carries food from your throat to your stomach. Esophagitis can be painful and can make it …
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… Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) On this page: Overview Overview An implantable … (ICD)? How does an ICD work? An ICD is always checking your heart rate and rhythm. If the ICD detects a … the doctor programs the ICD for you. How is an ICD placed? Your doctor will put the ICD in your chest during minor …
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… Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke On this page: Overview Overview Aspirin prevents … everyone, because it can cause serious bleeding. You and your doctor can decide if aspirin is a good choice for you. … attack: Aspirin can help prevent a second heart attack. Your doctor has probably already prescribed aspirin for you. …
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… Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion On this page: Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … to prevent pregnancy. The doctor places the IUD into your uterus. Plastic strings tied to the end of the IUD hang down through the cervix into the vagina. Your doctor may teach you how to check the placement of your …
