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… in good health before they get the infection. Your risk of getting this infection is higher if you: Have a weak immune … in good health before they get the infection. Your risk of getting this infection is higher if you: Have a weak immune …
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… also known as vaccinations, help protect you from getting an infectious disease. When you get vaccinated, you … Up Your Holiday Recipes Lunches to Go Meal Planning: Getting Started Eating Habits For additional healthy eating … to Your Life Healthy movement and COVID-19 Quick Tips: Getting Active as a Family Quick Tips: Staying Active in …
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… your blood sugar in your target range lowers your risk of getting diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy can lead … sugar levels stay high, diabetic retinopathy will keep getting worse. New blood vessels grow on the retina. This … within your target range can help keep eye problems from getting worse. Many people with retinopathy need to be …
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… loss after injury No Memory loss after injury Have you been getting headaches? Yes Headaches No Headaches Have the headaches been: Getting worse? Headaches are getting worse Staying about the same (not better or worse)? …
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… of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other … How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of getting influenza and spreading it to others by: Getting an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill …
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… Doctors use this therapy to help prevent bilirubin from getting to a dangerous level. Feed your baby at least every … think that your baby's skin on the tummy, arms, or legs is getting yellow or that yellowing on the face is getting worse. Also look for yellowing in the whites of your …
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… milks and orange juice are also good choices. Vitamin D. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is important to keep … have nut milks and other foods with added vitamin D. Iron. Getting enough iron isn't a problem if you eat a wide … or a registered dietitian to make sure that your child is getting enough fat. Children Vegan and vegetarian diets can …
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… have it too. Other things that may put you at risk include: Getting older. Age isn't a direct cause of arthritis. But as … already have arthritis, these same steps may keep it from getting worse. Stay at a healthy weight or lose weight if … or strongest muscles to do things. Learn more Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Symptoms When you have arthritis, …
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… in sex Up-and-down moods, a mood or attitude that is getting worse, or not caring about the future Anger toward … Poor family relationships, or relationships that are getting worse New problems at work or school, or problems … pay for a taxi or bus fare, or call a loved one for a safe ride home. Create a safe environment. If you use drugs, make …
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… ability to fight infections. This increases your chance of getting very serious (possibly fatal) infections (especially … ability to fight infections. This increases your chance of getting very serious (possibly fatal) infections (especially …