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… during pregnancy? You may have Rh-negative blood, and your baby may have Rh-positive blood. If the two types of blood mix, your body will make antibodies. This is called Rh … while still in the uterus. This can help keep the baby healthy until he or she is mature enough to be delivered. …
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… and learn you are pregnant, make a treatment plan with your doctor right away. If you are being treated for depression and are planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor ahead of time. You may be able to taper off of … or a combination, be sure to also get regular exercise, healthy food, fresh air, and time with people who care about …
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… with diarrhea. You can become infected if you do not wash your hands after contact with these feces. Reptiles, baby … likely to carry Salmonella . You should always wash your hands immediately after handling one of these animals, even if the animal is healthy. Adults should also be careful that children wash …
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… means that anyone, including those who are otherwise very healthy, can get seriously ill if they get bird flu. What … lung problem that can be deadly. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks that you may have bird flu, your doctor … latest information? These organizations are studying and keeping track of bird flu, including what is being done to …
Medical tests
… (ANA) test measures the amount and pattern of antibodies in your blood that work against your own body (autoimmune reaction). The body's immune … Sometimes ANA test results can be positive when a person is healthy. Though the test is positive, the level of …
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… body tissue or limb. The original site of infection on your body may be a minor wound or injury such as a small … are often found in the nose and throat and on the skin of healthy people. When a person infected with GAS breathes, … with invasive GAS you may require antibiotics. Speak to your health care provider for more information. How can I …
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… bacteria are found on the skin or in the nose and throat of healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t … touch objects contaminated with them, and then touch your eyes or mucous membranes or put your hands in your mouth. The bacteria can also spread …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … ask your doctor or pharmacist. Follow any special diet instructions provided by your doctor. Do not eat solid …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … you to limit/avoid aspartame (or phenylalanine) in your diet, ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this …
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… (OB-GYN) to provide primary care throughout your pregnancy. Pregnancy: Choosing a health professional … experienced during a previous pregnancy. In this case, your care team will expand to include certain specialists, … give birth hospital or home Getting your pregnancy passport Healthy start: Public health services Register your …
