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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … 4 to 12 years of age who are not immunized against these diseases may also get the MMRV vaccine as a series of 2 … defects in an unborn baby including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver damage, and brain damage. This is …
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… sore will go away on its own within a few weeks, but the disease will progress. Secondary stage The secondary stage … After the rash goes away, and if you are not treated, the disease will progress to the latent, or hidden, stages. This … or vision loss, dizziness ) or cause damage to your brain, heart and other organs in your body, which can lead to …
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… is rubella? Rubella, also known as German measles, is a disease caused by the rubella virus. Rubella is usually a … severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, heart defects, liver, spleen and brain damage. This is … pregnant. If you are not immune (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, …
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… 17 years of age with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, … as mild to moderate asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, …
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… As people age, they may be at much higher risk of severe disease and complications from influenza. For this reason, … vaccine, seniors should be immunized against pneumococcal disease. The pneumococcal vaccine protects against … can also lead to more complications for people who have heart, lung or other health conditions. These complications …
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… illness include: Irritability Thirst or dry mouth Fast heart rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy … and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of consciousness Increased heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Unusual confusion … person has underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your healthcare provider …
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… health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and emphysema Improve your … one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, …
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… dizziness, impaired vision and confusion If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon … or damage to lung tissue May cause inflammation, leading to heart problems Some combustion particles may contain …
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… infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened … failure, and more complications in persons with chronic diseases Prevention Frequent hand washing Yearly influenza …
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… and adults with certain medical conditions, including: Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or cystic fibrosis Kidney disease, chronic liver disease such as hepatitis, diabetes, …
