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… drinking water harm me? Chlorine can be dangerous in very high concentrations. But, there is no evidence that chlorine …
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… spread of infection and the length of illness. People at high risk of serious illness who are in close contact with …
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… membrane oxygenation (ECMO) treatment as a newborn Very high bilirubin levels at birth that need an exchange …
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… appear on the arms and may spread to the chest, back and thighs. The rash may fade away and then come back or get … developing baby. The disease can also be spread through blood or blood products. If you have fifth disease, you will be …
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… by fever (about 1 child in 3,000), a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 person in … encephalitis from measles is about 1 in 1,000 which is much higher than from the vaccine. It is important to stay in the … or medical treatment Have had a drop in platelets, the blood cells that help prevent bleeding, after getting a …
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… More serious reactions may include a temporary drop in the blood cells that help prevent bleeding (about 1 child in … encephalitis from measles, about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions … system weakened by disease or medical treatment Had a blood transfusion or received other blood products within …
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… sore or rash is present Exchange of bodily fluids, such as blood, semen or vaginal fluid Sharing sex toys Syphilis can … provider may give you a referral for lab work to get your blood tested. It is recommended that anyone who has multiple … can prevent further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the treatment worked. Your sexual …
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… know if you are immune to rubella, you will be offered a blood test for rubella immunity as part of your prenatal … have been exposed to rubella and are not immune will need blood tests to determine if they have been infected. What … your immunization record with you. A physical examination, blood test, and throat swab or urine sample will be …
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… contaminated with cyanobacteria. The risk is particularly high for those who drink formula made with contaminated …
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… Listeriosis can cause serious illness such as meningitis, blood infection and even death. Symptoms of meningitis … level of consciousness and seizures. Symptoms of a blood infection include fever, nausea, vomiting and severe …
