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… health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been … including those who: Are 50 years of age or older Take medications that suppress their immune system Have a …
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… The Infants Act states that children may consent to a medical treatment on their own as long as the health care … Common and expected side effects Rare serious side effects Medical reasons to not receive a vaccine The health care …
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… who are at risk of meningococcal B infection due to certain medical conditions, including: No spleen or a spleen that is …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. Currently, lab tests can only find trichomoniasis in women; testing for men … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Gonorrhea is passed from one … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant and/or breastfeeding, you should have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? Chlamydia is passed from one … 6 months after treatment. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a follow-up test 3 to 4 weeks after … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… Sickle-cell disease An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including … dose of vaccine is recommended for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to …
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… of malaria in the area you plan to visit. If anti-malaria medications are recommended, you will receive a … and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where … You should also be careful to avoid mosquito bites. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop a fever while …
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… pets should be examined by a veterinarian who may run some tests to screen for disease. Puppies and kittens are more …