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… is good—it means that you are immune to rubella and cannot get the infection. This is the most common rubella test … not immune to rubella. If you are a woman thinking about getting pregnant, talk with your doctor about getting a rubella vaccine before pregnancy. A test for rubella IgM antibodies …
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… or the flu. You can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the flu vaccine every year. If you do catch a cold or the flu, try … the disease. To learn more about the flu and the flu vaccines, and to access flu-related information from your …
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… I Have a Tubal Procedure or In Vitro Fertilization? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have surgery on your fallopian … reverse infertility if a tubal problem is the cause. If you get pregnant after tubal surgery, you shouldn't need more …
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… about them. Obesity: Should I Take Weight-Loss Medicine? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take weight-loss medicine, along … on the type of drug, you take a pill 1 to 3 times a day or get a shot once a day. You also try to make lasting changes …
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… your doctor about them. Bunions: Should I Have Surgery? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have bunion surgery. Don't have … causing pain, blisters, calluses , or sores. You could also get skin and bone infections around the bunion, especially …
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… shortness of breath; sudden, sharp chest pain that may get worse when you cough or take a deep breath; and a cough. … a deep vein in the leg and travels to the lungs, where it gets lodged in a smaller lung artery. Clots in the deep … a healthy weight, and not smoking. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. Learn more Blood …
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… because certain daily habits can make us more likely to get cancer. Changing these habits may help prevent cancer. … to quit smoking, stay active, stay at a healthy weight, and get regular checkups and screenings. Your doctor may … Consider vaccinations. Females ages 9 to 26 can get the HPV vaccine to protect against the virus that can cause cervical …
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… How is a stroke treated? For an ischemic stroke, you may get a clot-dissolving medicine called tissue plasminogen activator (TPA). You may get other medicines to prevent blood clots. A procedure may … grains. Limit sodium and sugar. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. Learn more Driving …
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… who have allergies, though not everyone with allergies gets asthma. And not everyone with asthma has allergies. … trouble sleeping because of coughing and wheezing. Quickly get tired during exercise. Many children with asthma have … outside when it is cold and dry. Talk to your doctor about vaccines to prevent some infections. And ask about what …
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… healthy people. Many people carry these bacteria but don’t get sick. These bacteria can also cause strep throat, … cups, forks, spoons or cigarettes. Those at highest risk of getting it from an infected person are: People living in the … How can necrotizing fasciitis be prevented? There is no vaccine to prevent group A streptococcal infections. …
