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… in Canada. Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect against measles. When you get immunized, you help protect … Measles rash Measles vaccines The vaccines that protect against the measles are part of your child's routine …
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… that dissolve in fat. Spleen . This organ helps fight infection. It also filters old red blood cells. The spleen … work best. A small hand-held device (transducer) is pressed against your belly and is moved back and forth. A picture of … abnormal. It may be smaller than normal. A growth may press against it or may be seen in an organ. Or fluid may be seen …
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… people who have kidney disease need to limit salt (sodium), fluids, and protein. Some also have to limit potassium and … enough, you can become weak, tired, and more likely to get infections. To get the right amount of protein: Talk to your … food, especially at fast-food and take-out places. Fluids If you need to limit fluids: Know how much fluid you …
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… vaccine? The rotavirus vaccine helps protect babies against diarrhea and vomiting caused by rotavirus. It does not protect against diarrhea and vomiting caused by other viruses. The … It is much safer to get the vaccine than to get a rotavirus infection. Most babies do not have any reactions after they …
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… also affect the immune system, leading to greater risk of infections and reduced vaccine effectiveness. The sun can … soaked up more than enough UV rays to cause skin cancer. By protecting children from sunburns and too much sun exposure, … that fit well, and a wrap-around design all help protect against damaging UV rays. Have your clear plastic or glass …
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… your skin. Eat a healthy diet with enough protein and fluids. This will help keep your skin healthy and able to … part of the bandage right down in the sore, placed loosely against the healing tissue. Cover the moist bandage with a … tissue gives bacteria a good place to grow and can cause infection. It can also slow the growth of healthy tissue. …
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… tract. You can get rotavirus more than once, but the first infection is usually the worst. This infection causes … longer than a few days. Rehydration drinks help replace fluids and electrolytes . Plain water doesn't provide … or reduce its severity. Rotavirus vaccine helps protect against rotavirus disease. Depending on which brand of …
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… Drainage is not a concern as long as there are no signs of infection . Healing process The way a scrape heals depends … A well-formed scab protects the scrape from more injury and infection. Once a scab is formed, the scraped area usually … from the wound. A cracked scab may be uncomfortable, and an infection can develop under the scab. Scabs usually decrease …
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… day to prevent pregnancy. Combination pills don't protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as herpes or HIV/AIDS. If you aren't … partner(s) might have an STI, use a condom to help protect against disease. They may cause changes in your period. You …
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… hepatitis or for the proteins ( antibodies ) the body makes against HCV. These proteins will be present in your blood if you have a hepatitis C infection now or have had one in the past. Different tests … to the virus if you inject drugs or are exposed to body fluids (such as if you are a health care worker). You've had …