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… bacteria Military personnel Those traveling to an area where the risk of meningococcal B disease is high For … at some travel clinics and pharmacies. The vaccine is given by injection as a series of 2, 3 or 4 doses. The … to the vaccine include soreness, redness and swelling where the vaccine was given. Fever, crankiness, sleepiness, …
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… from eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables (grown where an infected cat has left droppings). Everyone should … when you are in the wilderness or travel to countries where drinking water is not treated. … from eating undercooked meat or unwashed vegetables (grown where an infected cat has left droppings). Everyone should …
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… Teens who are sexually active need to be educated about birth control and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and … your teen's mental and physical health. It's a good idea to give your teen some time alone with the doctor during these … the doctor will be confidential, with few exceptions. This gives your teen a chance to talk to the doctor about any …
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… than 80 out of 100 children who didn't have glaucoma at birth. footnote 1 Risks The most common problem after … than 80 out of 100 children who didn't have glaucoma at birth. footnote 1 Risks The most common problem after …
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… may interact with many medicines, such as antidepressants, birth control pills, blood thinners, cancer medicines, and … may interact with many medicines, such as antidepressants, birth control pills, blood thinners, cancer medicines, and …
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… . Increased risk among women for having babies with a low birth weight, which may result in the death of the baby. … . Increased risk among women for having babies with a low birth weight, which may result in the death of the baby. …
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… to take Items Identification for yourself and your children Birth certificates Social Insurance Number (SIN) cards (or … to take Items Identification for yourself and your children Birth certificates Social Insurance Number (SIN) cards (or …
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… the placenta is firmly attached to the uterine wall until birth. If the placenta separates from the uterus before the … the placenta is firmly attached to the uterine wall until birth. If the placenta separates from the uterus before the …
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… and the scrotum. Normally such openings close before birth or shortly after. Hydroceles that appear later in life … and the scrotum. Normally such openings close before birth or shortly after. Hydroceles that appear later in life …
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… childhood and puberty. Also, the septum can be deviated at birth (congenital) or because of an injury, such as a broken … childhood and puberty. Also, the septum can be deviated at birth (congenital) or because of an injury, such as a broken …
