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… and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? It is … it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and …
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… sodium canned bean or lentil soup with whole grain crackers When you have the energy to cook, make more than you need. …
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… found in wheat, rye, and other grains. This problem starts when the body's immune system attacks the small intestine when gluten is eaten. The immune system is supposed to fight … foods may have hidden gluten. Know what foods you can eat. When you're on a gluten-free eating plan, there are many …
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… dose to get pain relief. Properly stop the medication when so directed. Though it helps many people, this … During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with … unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your …
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… you're 20 years old, because it's easier to take them out when the roots and bones of your teeth are softer and not fully formed. And when you're younger, you tend to heal faster. You may never … They are called wisdom teeth because they usually come in when a person is 17 to 21 years old—old enough to have …
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… born before 1970 will have had measles and mumps disease when they were younger (before vaccination was widely … rubella, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. … by viruses. The viruses are easily spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You can become …
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… Basics What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when you absorb too much lead by breathing or swallowing a … The risk is even higher in buildings built before 1950, when lead-based paint was more commonly used. Buildings in … Basics What is lead poisoning? Lead poisoning occurs when you absorb too much lead by breathing or swallowing a …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … the sugar in your blood to get into your body's cells. But when your body can't use insulin the right way, the sugar … or delay some of the serious problems that you can get when you have diabetes, such as heart attack, stroke, and …
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… factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Use it every day, even when it is cloudy. Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes … sweat a lot or swim. Take extra care to protect your skin when you're near water, at higher elevations, or in tropical … factor (SPF) of 30 or higher. Use it every day, even when it is cloudy. Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes …
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… it develops from a small rough spot that grows in sun-damaged skin. It can also appear on skin not exposed to the … problems. It sometimes spreads to other parts of the body. When found and treated early, most of these skin cancers can … it develops from a small rough spot that grows in sun-damaged skin. It can also appear on skin not exposed to the …
