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Toxic shock syndrome

… enter your bloodstream you can have a severe reaction causing TSS. The toxins may enter your bloodstream through a … wound. TSS can also occur in menstruating individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are … in 3 to 5 days in individuals who are menstruating and using tampons or menstrual cups. If you experience the above …
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Particulate matter and outdoor air pollution

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Polio vaccine IPV

… called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If …
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Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If …
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Necrotizing Fasciitis Flesh-Eating Disease

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Norovirus

… virus, follow these tips: Wash your hands, especially after using the toilet, changing diapers or before eating or … acid or ammonia makes a toxic gas that causes serious breathing problems, choking and potentially death. Throw out … laundry soiled with vomit or diarrhea in a washing machine using detergent People who are ill and work as food handlers …
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Hepatitis A vaccine

… who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If …
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Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects

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Travellers diarrhea and cholera vaccine

… called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should …
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Shingles vaccine

… who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If …