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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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… that can harm the brain. They can also damage the liver, kidneys, blood, and bone marrow. Club drugs , like ecstasy … of these drugs can cause lung problems, harm the liver and kidneys, cause infections like hepatitis and HIV if you use … and nervous system. Cause some cancers. Cause infectious diseases, such as hepatitis or HIV, if you share needles, …
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… a child gets older. People with CP are at risk for lung disease. For example, severe CP causes problems with eating. … child. Some of these treatments can cause harm. Learn more Chronic Pain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain … child. Some of these treatments can cause harm. Learn more Chronic Pain Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain …
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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine protects against 5 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … influenzae type b, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get your child immunized, you help …
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… of the immune system , the body's defence system against disease. The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as it flows … throat (caused by the streptococcus bacterium) or Lyme disease (a bacterial infection spread by certain types of … (MMR) vaccination. Cancer, such as leukemia, Hodgkin disease, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Acquired immunodeficiency …
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… protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). How To Use … a rare but serious pelvic infection (pelvic inflammatory disease-PID), which can cause permanent damage to sex organs … sexual partners, or infection with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), or who have had PID in the past (see also …
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… protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). How To Use … a rare but serious pelvic infection (pelvic inflammatory disease-PID), which can cause permanent damage to sex organs … partners, or who are infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), or who have had PID in the past (see also …
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… that are caused by a certain type of peripheral arterial disease of the legs. In Leriche's syndrome, blood flow in … (femoral arteries). Peripheral Arterial Disease Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: … that are caused by a certain type of peripheral arterial disease of the legs. In Leriche's syndrome, blood flow in …
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… leg, or back pain. Urinary problems because of a blocked kidney or ureter . Leakage of urine or stool into the … other organs in the pelvis where it can cause problems with kidney and bowel function, or to other organs in the body, … leg, or back pain. Urinary problems because of a blocked kidney or ureter . Leakage of urine or stool into the …
