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… Most people can get sick with influenza several times during their lives. An influenza vaccine is the best … influenza vaccine in about 1 per million recipients. Myth: Getting an influenza vaccine every year weakens my immune … given by injection is considered safe at any stage of pregnancy. People in the second half of pregnancy are at …
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… with falling asleep or staying asleep. You may wake up during the night or wake up too early the next morning. … may include: Going to bed at the same time each night and getting up at the same time each morning. Not eating too much or drinking alcohol before bed. Not getting too much caffeine from drinks or foods. You'll …
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… They happen when your heart is working hard, such as during exercise. Your symptoms go away when you rest or … a heart-healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise. You take medicines to lower your … a heart-healthy diet, staying at a healthy weight, and getting regular exercise. You may take medicines to lower …
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… discomfort and itching. Heat cramps . They occur in muscles during and after exercise because sweating caused the body … for advice about hot-weather activity and your risk of getting a heat-related illness. Other things that may … or you have any concerns (for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care …
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… of labour is the first two or three hours after birth. During this time you might experience tremors and chills, as … need support or start feeling dizzy or weak. What to expect during fourth stage labour Babies often breastfeed or nuzzle mother's breast. Fatigue from blood loss during labour. Body shakes. Difficulty peeing due to …
Medical tests
… An empty stomach helps your doctor see your stomach clearly during the test. It also reduces your chances of vomiting. … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you … make it easier to insert the endoscope into your throat. During the test You may get a pain medicine and a sedative …
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… life. There is a chance that your prostate cancer may grow during active surveillance. But you will have frequent … or radiation are serious. They include having trouble getting erections, having urinary problems like not being … that you understood Key concepts that may need review Getting ready to act Patient choices What matters to you …
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… are in the hospital, you may get medicine to make you sleep during the procedure. While you are asleep, the doctor can … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you … your clothes. You'll have a cloth or paper covering to use during the test. If you are having this done in a hospital, …
Medications
… specific health needs. Warning Riociguat must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. It is important to … treatment. Female patients must use reliable birth control during treatment and for 1 month after the end of treatment. …
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… means doing things that will help slow or prevent it from getting worse. Taking medicines and having a heart-healthy … means doing things that will help slow or prevent it from getting worse. Taking medicines and having a heart-healthy …
