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… of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other … it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and … rather than your hands Getting an influenza vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with influenza and …
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… Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Getting Support Medicines Surgery Complementary Treatments … you'll never get pregnant. Some people conceive without help in their second year of trying. Treatments help many …
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… Kidney Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer … help you control other diseases, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, that can make kidney disease worse. This topic can …
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… old. Smoking raises your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, and high blood pressure from hormonal birth control (such as the pill, … refill. The leaflet contains very important information on when to take your pills and what to do if you miss a dose. …
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… reduce your risk of side effects (such as drowsiness, low blood pressure), your doctor may direct you to start this … consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when this medication is suddenly stopped. Also, if you …
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… On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Helping Your Child What … your child can read but that you will also enjoy. Sit together, take turns reading, and encourage discussion. …
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… about them. Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … problem related to your weight, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Medicine may help you lose a …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … you may have a sudden need to go to the bathroom but can't get there in time. Bladder control problems are very common, … you sneeze, cough, laugh, jog, or do other things that put pressure on your bladder . It is the most common type of …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your … risks, such as stroke, but they are rare. If you take a blood-thinning medicine to prevent stroke, you will continue … tiny and don't affect your heart's ability to do its job. When is catheter ablation done? You and your doctor can …
