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… all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives … Tdap-IPV vaccine? The Tdap-IPV vaccine protects against 4 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria Pertussis (whooping cough) … (stool) of an infected person. This can happen from eating food or drinking water contaminated with stool. …
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… as confusion, difficulty concentrating) signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, … blood sugar. Symptoms of low blood sugar include sudden sweating, shaking, fast heartbeat, hunger, blurred vision, … forms of glucose, rapidly raise your blood sugar by eating a quick source of sugar such as table sugar, honey, …
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… health needs. Uses Risedronate is used by adults to treat a disease that weakens bones (Paget's disease). This … exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and … exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …
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… Uses Alendronate is used to treat a certain type of bone disease called Paget's disease. This disease weakens and … exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and … exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …
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… is shortness of breath when you're active. Later in the disease, you may feel short of breath even when you're … more Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Heart-Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Sex and Your Heart Taking Medicines … more Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Heart-Healthy Eating Quitting Smoking Sex and Your Heart Taking Medicines …
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… Viral infections, such as chickenpox , shingles , and fifth disease . Diseases. Autoimmune diseases , such as lupus and … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …
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… Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air when a person with untreated TB disease of the lungs coughs, sneezes, sings or talks. TB … for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if you have TB disease. If you are taking medicine for TB, testing your …
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… taken at timed intervals. IVP is commonly done to identify diseases of the urinary tract, such as kidney stones , … back or flank pain. How To Prepare You may need to stop eating and drinking for 8 to 12 hours before the IVP. You … (anaphylaxis), such as after being stung by a bee or from eating shellfish. This test is often done in children to see …
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… example, osteoporosis, the effects of a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, heart disease, incontinence or acute infection Changes in mental … HealthLinkBC File #68j Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults Canadian Centre on …
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… during the night and when you wake up. Not feeling like eating. Feeling sick to your stomach. You may vomit. Feeling … Medicine W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise … during the night and when you wake up. Not feeling like eating. Feeling sick to your stomach. You may vomit. Feeling …
