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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … vaccine? The DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine protects against 5 diseases: Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (whooping cough) … pneumonia, seizures, brain damage or death. These complications are seen most often in infants. The bacteria are …
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… It may do such a good job that you don't know you have a disease. But at some point, your heart and body will no … with shortness of breath or feeling as though you are suffocating. A dry, hacking cough, especially when you lie down. … You might attend cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) to get education and support that help you make lifestyle changes and …
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… of the immune system , the body's defence system against disease. The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as it flows … swollen lymph nodes? Lymph nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or … swollen lymph nodes? Lymph nodes often swell in one location when a problem such as an injury, infection, or …
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… typhoid vaccine? The vaccine helps protect against typhoid disease, an infection caused by typhoid bacteria. The … Typhoid vaccine will give you some protection against the disease (it is about 50 to 55 percent effective). However, … any component of the vaccine An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment A stomach illness with nausea …
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… in an automobile crash, may also cause aortic dissection. Diseases of the connective tissue. Either Marfan syndrome or … wall. This damage can lead to aortic dissection. Other diseases. Certain diseases increase the risk of an aortic dissection. These …
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… much sugar (glucose) in their blood. Experts believe the disease develops in children the same way it does in adults. … And periods may be irregular. Learn more Diabetes Complications Insulin Resistance When to Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 … treating type 2 diabetes early can prevent or delay complications from the disease. You have been told that your child …
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… protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). How To Use … after stopping use of this product. Remember that this medication device has been prescribed because your doctor has … Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Precautions Before using this medication device, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are …
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… this product and your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma (open angle-type) or other eye diseases (such as ocular hypertension). Lowering high … inside the eye helps to prevent blindness. This medication works by decreasing the amount of fluid within the …
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… protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted diseases (such as HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia). How To Use … after stopping use of this product. Remember that this medication device has been prescribed because your doctor has … Canada at 1-866-234-2345. Precautions Before using this medication device, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are …
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… this product and your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). … MS, but it may help to decrease the number of episodes of disease worsening (relapses) and slow the worsening of the disease. How To Use Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Instructions for Use …
