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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and … is the same as that of someone who never smoked. How can I get ready to quit? Planning can help you succeed. Here are …
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… Who should get the vaccine? Influenza vaccines are available at … 17 years of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic …
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… share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow … steps: If possible, keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well with soap and … cure more than 95% of people with HCV. DAAs are well-tolerated with few side effects and are easier to take than …
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… available beginning in October. For your best protection, get immunized as soon as possible. You can find information … . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, …
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… nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and … suggest you take more vitamin D. People with osteoporosis should aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which … 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all the vaccines on … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the hepatitis B vaccine? The vaccine is given to … a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is …
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… shots are different than energy drinks. They are a concentrated source of caffeine in a small container, usually no … sleep and impact mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting …
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… if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any health problems. About 1 in 20 people who get infected with HTLV-1 … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected …
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… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, … Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the chickenpox vaccine? Children get the … syndrome. Babies may have a low birth weight, scars and problems with their limbs, eyes and brain. Chickenpox can …
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… occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all people who get fifth disease have no symptoms. The most common signs of … can last longer. It usually goes away without any long-term problems How is fifth disease spread? A person with fifth … infected with parvovirus B19 or if you are immune. What should you do if you or your child has been exposed to fifth …
