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… If you have Graves' ophthalmopathy, also called thyroid eye disease, it may get worse temporarily after radioactive … Radiation safety in the treatment of patients with thyroid diseases by radioiodine 131I: Practice recommendations of … Radiation safety in the treatment of patients with thyroid diseases by radioiodine 131I: Practice recommendations of …
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… the gum. Crowding of other teeth. Tooth decay or gum disease if there isn't enough room to properly clean your … 18 because of the risk of Reye syndrome, a rare but serious disease. Don't put an aspirin directly on your gums. Aspirin … right for you. Basic Dental Care Gum Disease Tooth Decay Current as of: November 14, 2022 …
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… K-12 Schools about preventing the spread of communicable diseases, including COVID-19, for students and parents, … vaccinations, help protect you from getting an infectious disease. When you get vaccinated, you help protect others as … It is much safer to get a vaccine than an infectious disease. For more information on immunizations, including …
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… People with asthma or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are at greater risk. Young children and older … body. Particles can worsen existing heart and respiratory diseases, including emphysema and bronchitis. Children who … you have medical conditions, such as asthma, COPD or heart disease, follow a management plan developed with your health …
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… way to protect against polio, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as … safe. It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get polio disease. Common reactions to the vaccine may include fever, … with your health care provider. What is polio? Polio is a disease caused by infection with the polio virus. While most …
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… risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. It is recommended that people with asthma and … ones get vaccines to reduce the risk of these preventable diseases. For more information about vaccines see: … working to promote lung health and prevent and manage lung disease. … Understanding asthma …
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… Overview Most ticks do not carry diseases, and most tick bites do not cause serious health … find it. Removing the tick completely may help you avoid diseases such as Lyme disease that the tick may pass on during feeding, or a skin …
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… especially if you have diabetes or peripheral arterial disease . If you have one of these problems and you start to … up or down. Joint disease ( arthritis ) or problems with blood supply to bone tissue. A callus that grows on the … and my doctor tells me that my type of bunion has an excellent chance of successful repair. I'm going to have …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent disease caused by a virus called cytomegalovirus (CMV) in people who have received a bone marrow transplant. CMV disease can lead to serious infections in the body, … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease liver disease Before having surgery, tell your …
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… other STIs and an increased risk for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for more information. What is the treatment? … on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
