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… B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are … tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis b, polio and haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine . The vaccine is … a small number of people. Talk to your health care provider about regular screening for liver cancer if you have chronic …
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… taking hormone therapy for menopause, talk with your doctor about whether it's right for you. It might raise the risk of … your doctor. Avoid infections such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a …
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… main types: alpha and beta. Beta thalassemia is the most common. Beta thalassemia You need both alpha- and … is it diagnosed? Your doctor will do an examination and ask about your health history. Tests you may need include: A … spleen . Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Get an influenza (flu) vaccine each year. Also talk to your doctor …
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… normal body temperature taken orally (under the tongue) is about 37°C (98.6°F) . It usually rises during the day from a … Temperature varies depending on how you take it. The most common ways to measure it are: Under the tongue. In the … "female"). This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you. Has your child had a fever seizure? Fever …
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… are safer than others. This pamphlet shares information about how to help make your baby’s sleep environment as safe … To learn more about safer bedsharing explore the bedsharing questions to ask yourself on the next page. Breastfeed or … baby, or even if you don’t plan to do so, here are some questions to ask yourself to make bedsharing as safe as …
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… Dose Storage Pronunciation: IN-ter-FEER-on BAY-ta-wun-ay Common Brand Name(s): Rebif Important: How To Use This … is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are using …
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… Dose Storage Pronunciation: IN-ter-FEER-on BAY-ta-wun-ay Common Brand Name(s): Avonex Important: How To Use This … is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … beta-1A and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are using …
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… Dose Storage Pronunciation: IN-ter-FEER-on BAY-ta-wun-bee Common Brand Name(s): Betaseron Important: How To Use This … is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medication and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. If you are using …
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… the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic … a very low risk of spreading the virus through other bodily fluids, such as semen or vaginal fluids, HCV is more likely … further liver damage Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine Influenza vaccine. For your best protection you should get …
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… (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). Some cold and influenza (flu) medicines. Most antibiotics. Antidepressants. … up quickly in your baby. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the best time to take your medicine to reduce the …