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… is much safer to get the vaccine than to get polio disease. Common reactions to the vaccine may include fever, and … of arms or legs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. Polio …
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… problems that can cause weight gain. This may include questions about eating and physical activity habits . Regular checkups … problems that can cause weight gain. This may include questions about eating and physical activity habits . …
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… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Inject this … and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Inject this …
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… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … to avoid problem areas under the skin. If you have any questions about using this medication properly, consult your … to avoid problem areas under the skin. If you have any questions about using this medication properly, consult your …
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… eclampsia. Blood . Low platelet levels in the blood are common with pre-eclampsia. In rare cases, a potentially … Creatinine clearance test. Tests for the baby. Tests commonly used include: Electronic fetal heart monitoring to … and health. If you need help quitting, talk to your doctor about stop-smoking programs and medicines. These can …
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… medicine. Or the doctor may need to change the medicine. Common side effects include loss of appetite, trouble … medicines may increase the risk that a child will think about or try suicide, especially in the first few weeks of … medicine. Or the doctor may need to change the medicine. Common side effects include loss of appetite, trouble …
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… to reduce loneliness It might seem overwhelming to think about how to find ways to be social or make more meaningful … Shift negative thinking. When you feel lonely, it's common to have negative thoughts and emotions. But if … Shift negative thinking. When you feel lonely, it's common to have negative thoughts and emotions. But if …
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… starts. You may have regular contractions. This means about 6 or more contractions in 1 hour, even after you've … hours of early labour without the cervix dilating. It's common for women to go to the hospital during early labour … hours of early labour without the cervix dilating. It's common for women to go to the hospital during early labour …
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… cells from the biopsy will be tested to find out more about the cancer. For example, tests can show if the cancer … to help keep cancer from coming back. Surgery. The most common surgery removes the breast (mastectomy) and lymph … to help keep cancer from coming back. Surgery. The most common surgery removes the breast (mastectomy) and lymph …
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… treatment might be and if your health plan covers it. Think about whether you want to take medicine to help you quit. … or stay away from them. You may already know your cues. Common ones include drinking alcohol and being with friends … or stay away from them. You may already know your cues. Common ones include drinking alcohol and being with friends …