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… health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis (scarring of the lungs) Lung … history, such as if you smoke or have pre-existing lung diseases How much asbestos was in the air How long your … type, size and shape of asbestos fibers you were exposed to Diseases from asbestos exposure can take many years to …
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… What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine protects against 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Adults who have not been immunized or do not have … and diphtheria, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you also protect others. …
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… This is a booster dose for children immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or … the immune system to give better protection against these diseases. Children who received a booster dose of Tdap … and pertussis which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, or peritoneal …
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… damage your lung function and increase your risk of heart disease and cancer. Most vapes contain nicotine and are as … health risks, including: Various cancers Pulmonary heart disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Even if users do not inhale, they are still exposed …
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… DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? This vaccine protects against 6 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b. These are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help … to get the vaccine than it is to get sick from 1 of these diseases. Common reactions to the vaccine may include …
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… are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child … is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap vaccine protects against 3 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (or whooping cough) … booster dose for children who were immunized against these diseases at a younger age. The booster dose strengthens or …
