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… and then spread from the vagina to the uterus What are the symptoms? Women who have PID often do not have any symptoms, and do not know they have it. However, when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the lower abdomen (usually both sides) …
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… should be considered, and delaying may not be best. What symptoms will I have? Some common symptoms of cataract(s) are: Blurry, filmy, foggy, cloudy, … eye. You may need to use lubricating drops to help. What symptoms will I have and when should I call my doctor? …
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… Who should get the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine is given to children as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at … in less than 1 in a million people who get the vaccine. Symptoms may include hives, difficulty breathing, or … are easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can become infected when you breathe …
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… or rectum. Most of the time HPV infection does not have any symptoms, and will go away on its own without treatment. The … the possibility of getting an HPV infection. What are the symptoms of HPV? Genital warts are a symptom of HPV … produce visible warts, most people do not show any signs or symptoms of an HPV infection. As a result, they can pass HPV …
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… conjugate vaccine? The vaccine is provided free to children in grade 9. The vaccine is also provided free to … by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or … Meningococcal infection is spread from person to person by coughing, sneezing, or close face-to-face contact. It can …
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… BV occurs when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your … section. What is the treatment? If you have BV, but no symptoms, treatment is not usually necessary. The condition …
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… through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of cervicitis can include: Changes in the amount … sex It is also possible to have cervicitis and not have any symptoms. What are the potential complications? When the …
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… will have completed a primary series of polio vaccine as children. If you think that you have not received the … be immunized. While most polio infections may not result in symptoms, others can result in paralysis and even death. … and tetanus vaccines. Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by …
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… some of these infections include: Fetuses and infants Young children The elderly People with weakened immune systems … illness such as loss of appetite, a change in behavior, a cough that does not go away, sneezing, weight loss or … can be inhaled and cause a disease called psittacosis. The symptoms of psittacosis include fever, headache, rash, …
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… Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel well, will have no symptoms and may not know they have HCV. They may not know … to the virus. Some people may have a brief illness with symptoms appearing around 6 weeks after they have been …