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… infection? Enterovirus D68 is an infection in the lungs and breathing passages (respiratory system). It is caused by a … be more serious. This is especially true for people with breathing problems such as asthma. In rare cases, the infection can …
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… the best defense against COVID-19. You should receive all doses you are eligible for and encourage friends and family … include, but are not limited to: Chest pains Difficulty breathing Severe bleeding Loss of consciousness Broken …
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… vaccine at birth. After birth, the baby will receive 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. … at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of hepatitis B vaccine to make sure the vaccine has … called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should …
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… for too long, it can cause symptoms and can lead to serious problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, … hypercortisolism. What causes it? The most common cause is using corticosteroid medicines , such as prednisone, for a … of Cushing's syndrome: Your doctor will help you lower your dose or gradually stop taking it. It may take a while for …
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… days, your child may experience shortness of breath and/or breathing that is rapid and laboured with wheezing. A severe … infection in infants may cause a noticeably increased breathing rate. If your child has heart disease or was born … prevent it? It is common for children to get respiratory problems (such as bronchiolitis caused by a viral …
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… position. This can be very painful. How are spasticity problems treated? Treatments for spasticity after a stroke … position. This can be very painful. How are spasticity problems treated? Treatments for spasticity after a stroke …
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… best chance of keeping seizures under control. Missing a dose here or there or taking doses too close together can … and lead to seizures, severe side effects, and other health problems. If your treatment is not controlling your … be having seizures, but something other than epilepsy is causing them. Taking antiepileptic drugs when you do not have …
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… the skin on your back or arms with one or more small doses of specific allergens. The amount of swelling and … the skin on your back or arms with one or more small doses of specific allergens. The amount of swelling and …
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… measles virus and have not had the disease or received 2 doses of a measles vaccine, you should get immunized to …
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