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… Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines protect against 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, C, Y and W. The vaccines are either polysaccharide … 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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… what has made them worse or better. You may have allergy testing. How can you care for yourself? You can take simple … nasal medicine, as recommended by your doctor. Different types that might be helpful include antihistamine, … nasal medicine, as recommended by your doctor. Different types that might be helpful include antihistamine, …
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… with nails that are left on for 3 months or longer. This type of infection can also happen if you reglue the … some tips to help prevent problems with artificial nails. Test for a reaction to the artificial nail by having just … with nails that are left on for 3 months or longer. This type of infection can also happen if you reglue the …
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… are most swollen. If you have shoe inserts or orthotics, test them out in various shoes. Wear the type of socks that you will most often wear with the shoes. … or orthotics, test them out in various shoes. Wear the type of socks that you will most often wear with the shoes. …
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… heartbeat. Uses Nebivolol is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: certain types of heart rhythm problems (such as a slow heartbeat, …
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… VIII is a protein (clotting factor) that is in normal blood, and helps form blood clots and stop bleeding after an injury. People with … dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, blood test results, and response to treatment. Children younger …
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… Ankle: Using a Compression Wrap Health Topics Medical Tests Take Action Open/close information section Health … and Injuries Black Widow Spider Bite Blister Care Blisters Blood and Body Fluid Precautions Body Piercing Problems … Appliance: First Aid Brown Recluse Spider Bite Bruises and Blood Spots Under the Skin Burns and Electric Shock Burns to …
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… suicide attempts liver disease kidney disease seizures high blood cholesterol or triglyceride levels heart disease (such … personal or family history of glaucoma (angle-closure type) Mirtazapine may cause a condition that affects the … severe dizziness, fainting. Notes Lab and/or medical tests should be done while you are taking this medication. …
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… recommendations. Uses Vincristine is used to treat various types of cancer. It is a cancer chemotherapy drug that is … treatment to the liver decreased bone marrow function blood disorders current infection This medication can make … provincial poison control center. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, uric acid blood levels) …
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… inhibitors used? ACE inhibitors are used for many heart and blood vessel problems. For example, they may be used if you have: Coronary artery disease. Heart failure. High blood pressure. Kidney problems. ACE inhibitors are safe and … together can cause problems. You may need regular blood tests. General cautions for all medicines Allergic …
