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… Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… is bedrest? Bedrest is limiting physical activity during your pregnancy. It can last a few weeks or even months. It … help to focus on how you are helping to keep you and your baby as healthy as possible. There are also many things you … get ready for the arrival of your baby. Learn about birth, feeding your baby, immunizations, and parenting. Shop online …
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… is a procedure that looks at the space behind your breastbone and between your lungs. This area is called the mediastinum (say … or cancer. The doctor may use the tube to take a sample of tissue from the area. This is called a biopsy. The …
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… infection is an infection that occurs when a fungus attacks your fingernail, toenail, or nail bed. Fungi can attack your nails through small cuts in the skin around the nail or … damage or fungal nail infections. The doctor may take a sample of skin and nail fragments from under the infected …
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… may affect the results of this test. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the non-prescription and prescription medicines you take. Talk to your doctor about any concerns you have regarding the need … the site and then put on a bandage. How It Feels The blood sample is taken from a vein in your arm. An elastic band is …
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… measures the amount of a type of sugar, called glucose, in your blood. Glucose comes from carbohydrate foods . It is … of energy used by the body. Insulin is a hormone that helps your body's cells use the glucose. Insulin is produced in … other than water for at least 8 hours before the blood sample is taken. If you have diabetes, you may be asked to …
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… If you have a joint problem, you may have more fluid in your joint and your joint may become swollen, stiff, and painful. A sample of joint fluid can be taken from any joint in your …
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… there's nothing you have to do before this test, unless your doctor tells you to. Your doctor may want you to do a morning blood test. That's … Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood …
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… Information Overview Cardiac catheterization is a procedure your doctor uses to see images and get information about your child's heart and blood vessels from the inside. It can … to the heart. The doctor may use the catheter to take blood samples and measurements, such as blood pressure. A dye can …
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… Earwax On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check Your Symptoms Overview Earwax is a natural substance that …
