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… an evacuation plan to a local medical facility with a safe blood supply What immunizations should I have before I … there is a higher risk for pregnant women to develop a blood clot in the leg, also called deep vein thrombosis … mosquitoes. It can also be transmitted sexually and through blood and tissue products. Zika virus infection in a …
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… as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 weeks to 6 months after contact with the virus. … of them. The bumps may become swollen and turn red as the body fights the virus. How does the infection spread? A … person to another or from one area of an infected person’s body to another. Handling objects that have the virus on …
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… or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: … Hormones control the release of the egg and prepare the body to support the growth of a fetus. Hormonal …
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… Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which can increase heart rate and blood pressure Respiratory health: vaping can irritate the …
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… the lining of the lungs and affect other parts of the body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory …
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… often called germs. Some germs that enter your baby’s body can make your baby very sick. From birth, the immune … immune system is amazing. Every day from birth, a baby’s body defends itself against thousands of germs. Germs are in …
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… those who: Have hemophilia or receive repeated infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug snorting, …
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… It may be less effective for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills worked or … copper IUD is the most effective EC and does not depend on body weight. Progestin-only ECPs (Plan B) may be less … IUD. Ulipristal ECP may be less effective in people with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2. You …
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… feeds can support safer sleep for your baby and help your body continue to make milk. How much should I feed my baby? … may not change from when you were pregnant. Listen to your body’s hunger and fullness cues. If you need to eat a little …
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… condition that can result in weakness and paralysis of the body's muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections, … that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very serious if the breathing muscles are …
