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… and Other Lumps Under the Skin On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Most swollen glands or lumps under …
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… How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. This makes your skin darken and is a sign of skin damage. There are two … serious health concern as UVA and UVB radiation can affect your skin, eyes, and immune system. UVA causes immediate …
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… sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low birth … have not had a sexual partner in the last 2 months, then your last sexual partner will need treatment. It takes time …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about … to the newborn, which can cause serious problems for the baby. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory …
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… mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care … of immunizing your child (HealthLinkBC File #50b) Your baby’s immune system and vaccines (HealthLinkBC File #50a) … vaccinations to protect you and your baby. If you are breastfeeding or chest feeding, the MMR vaccine is safe for you …
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… or other health hazards could be making you sick, talk to your doctor. How is it diagnosed? An environmental illness can be hard to diagnose. You and your doctor may not know what is causing your symptoms. Or … second-hand smoke. You are more likely to give birth to a baby who weighs less than expected (low birth weight) if you …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. It is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this … milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult …
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… Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after visiting a petting zoo or open farm, see your health care provider right away. Who is most at risk of … Wash your hands and your child's hands: After touching or feeding an animal After touching an animal's cage After …
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… Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Everyone has trouble sleeping once in …
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… Genital Problems and Injuries On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Male genital problems and injuries …
