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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A … free to Indigenous children and youth 6 months to 18 years of age. The vaccine is also provided free to people at … is ongoing infection Zoo-keepers, veterinarians and researchers handling non-human primates Those involved in …
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… Getting rid of extra water decreases the strain on your heart and blood vessels, thereby lowering high blood pressure and reducing your risk of strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This effect can also … If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health …
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… the following signs of supine hypertension: pounding heartbeat pounding in the ears headache blurred vision Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: slow heartbeat unusual feeling in the chest fainting …
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… sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor … similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin or aspirin-related medications … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your …
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… is a decongestant that helps relieve stuffy nose and ear congestion symptoms. This medication is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age due to the large amount of pseudoephedrine in … doctor or pharmacist promptly. An empty tablet shell may appear in your stool. This effect is harmless because your body …
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… Do not use this medication for children younger than two years unless directed by the doctor. Other Uses This section … such as feelings of dizziness/spinning (vertigo) and inner ear problems (such as Meniere's disease). It may also be … changes (such as restlessness, confusion) fast/irregular heartbeat shaking (tremor) difficulty urinating Get medical …
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… sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. Tell your doctor … similar to aspirin. Children and teenagers younger than 18 years should not take aspirin or aspirin-related medications … pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your …
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… to chronic disease. It is a vaccine-preventable illness. Learn more about hepatitis A: Fulminant Hepatitis Hepatitis A … illness. Hepatitis B is a vaccine-preventable illness. Learn more about hepatitis B: Hepatitis B Hepatitis B Immune … have the disease. Others may experience symptoms that appear 6 to 12 weeks after being infected with the virus. The …
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… it can lead to miscarriage. Or the baby may be born early or be infected with syphilis. Or the baby may die … that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Congenital … it can lead to miscarriage. Or the baby may be born early or be infected with syphilis. Or the baby may die …
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… Have lived with the infection for 10 to 15 years and remained healthy. Do not have declining CD4+ cell … number of people never become infected with HIV despite years of exposure to the virus. For example, they may have … do, why they don't develop symptoms or lose CD4+ cells. Research has shown that: Some people's CD4+ cells are …
