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… emotional and intellectual development Results in fewer infections, such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, compared to babies who are not … It’s full of important nutrients that can help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin …
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… long-term issues with their pacemakers. Problems include: Infection in your chest near the pacemaker. An infection might happen about 1 time out of 100. This means that about 99 times out of 100 there is no infection. footnote 6 The pacemaker or leads might not work. …
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… to be educated about birth control and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and may need to be screened for STIs. … Menstrual Cycle Physical Activity for Children and Teens Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Stress Management Suicidal … Menstrual Cycle Physical Activity for Children and Teens Protecting Your Skin From the Sun Stress Management Suicidal …
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… alcohol or drugs or medicines. It can also be caused by an infection or other health problem that starts or gets worse. … in older adults. Health problems that can cause it include: Infections. Examples are urinary tract infections , respiratory infections , and sepsis. …
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… at least 2 years after joint replacement surgery to prevent infection in the artificial joint. … at least 2 years after joint replacement surgery to prevent infection in the artificial joint. …
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… things too, such as: Colds, influenza (flu), and sinus infections. Cigarette smoke, air pollution, and fumes from … things too, such as: Colds, influenza (flu), and sinus infections. Cigarette smoke, air pollution, and fumes from …
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… because they are often large stones and may occur with an infection. Cystine stones. Stones made of a chemical called … because they are often large stones and may occur with an infection. Cystine stones. Stones made of a chemical called …
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… and severe anemia . The crisis is usually caused by an infection with parvovirus. This is the virus that causes … and severe anemia . The crisis is usually caused by an infection with parvovirus. This is the virus that causes …
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… problem, wash your penis daily to avoid skin irritation and infection. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia … problem, wash your penis daily to avoid skin irritation and infection. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia …
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… the splinter out. Clean the wound. Watch for any signs of infection . You may need medical care if the splinter: … the splinter out. Clean the wound. Watch for any signs of infection . You may need medical care if the splinter: …