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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… polysaccharide vaccine . Influenza immunization for caregivers and household contacts Influenza immunization is strongly encouraged for family members, caregivers and household contacts of seniors. Who should not get the influenza vaccine? Speak with a health care provider if you: Have had a life-threatening reaction …
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Hearing loss in adults

… Anyone who experiences these symptoms should visit a health care provider immediately. What should I do if I think I …
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Teen Behaviour Whats Typical and What Are Signs of a Problem

… going on in their lives. Rejecting things they enjoyed or cared about in childhood. Having mood swings or arguing a … going on in their lives. Rejecting things they enjoyed or cared about in childhood. Having mood swings or arguing a …
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Retinal Imaging

… allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) and need emergency care. Results Retinal imaging Normal: The retina looks … allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ) and need emergency care. Results Retinal imaging Normal: The retina looks …
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Hemodialysis

… can be prevented or easily managed if you are monitored carefully during each dialysis session. Possible … can be prevented or easily managed if you are monitored carefully during each dialysis session. Possible …
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Acute Kidney Injury

… are already very ill and are in the hospital or intensive care (ICU). Heart or belly surgery or a bone marrow … are already very ill and are in the hospital or intensive care (ICU). Heart or belly surgery or a bone marrow …
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Breast Implant Surgery for Breast Reconstruction

… or two. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your incision. Your doctor may also prescribe … or two. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your incision. Your doctor may also prescribe …
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Pain Control at the End of Life

… keeping track of your various symptoms. Care at the End of Life Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or … keeping track of your various symptoms. Care at the End of Life Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic or …
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Protecting Your Skin From the Sun

… ones that block at least 99% of UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful when you are on sand, snow, or water. These surfaces … ones that block at least 99% of UVA and UVB radiation. Be careful when you are on sand, snow, or water. These surfaces …
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Living With an Ostomy