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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … in close contact with someone with meningococcal type C disease It is important to keep a record of all … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. For every 100 people who get sick, up to 15 will die, …
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… early, you have a higher risk of forming a serious blood clot (such as a stroke, blood clot in the legs/lungs). Your doctor may direct you to … history, especially of: mechanical heart valve kidney disease bleeding problems (such as bleeding of the …
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… schedule in B.C. However, a vaccine for meningococcal C disease is routinely provided to infants and a vaccine that … have been in close contact with a case of meningococcal B disease. The vaccine is recommended, but not provided free, … that covers the brain, and septicemia, an infection of the blood. Permanent complications of infection include brain …
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… They bite to fasten themselves onto the skin and feed on blood. Ticks live in the fur and feathers of many birds and … are many wild animals and birds. Most ticks don't carry diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health … sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as blood thinners (anticoagulants), medicines that suppress the …
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… reduce swelling and inflammation caused by an injury or a disease. Some NSAIDs can also help ease cramping and reduce blood loss from heavy menstrual bleeding. What about side … disease. Some NSAIDs can also help ease cramping and reduce blood loss from heavy menstrual bleeding. What about side …
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… medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, … Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa … mental/mood disorders (such as depression, schizophrenia) blood disorders seizures sleep disorders This drug may make …
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… medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). … Benserazide prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. … mental/mood disorders (such as depression, schizophrenia) blood disorders seizures sleep disorders Before having …
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… medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease (such as shakiness, stiffness, difficulty moving). … and entacapone prevent the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa … mental/mood disorders (such as depression, schizophrenia) blood disorders seizures sleep disorders This drug may make …
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… medication is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease or Parkinson-like symptoms (such as shakiness, … Carbidopa prevents the breakdown of levodopa in the bloodstream so more levodopa can enter the brain. Carbidopa … mental/mood disorders (such as depression, schizophrenia) blood disorders seizures sleep disorders This drug may make …
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… caused by cystic fibrosis (CF) . The procedure removes the diseased lungs and replaces them with healthy lungs from a … work. These tests include lung function tests , arterial blood gas tests , and exercise capacity. A lung transplant … work. These tests include lung function tests , arterial blood gas tests , and exercise capacity. A lung transplant …
