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Rh Sensitization During Pregnancy

… is doing. Treatment focuses on preventing or reducing fetal harm and on avoiding early (preterm) delivery. Treatment is … is doing. Treatment focuses on preventing or reducing fetal harm and on avoiding early (preterm) delivery. Treatment is …

Toxic shock syndrome

… 10 to 20 per cent of women. These bacteria are usually not harmful, and only cause mild nose, throat or skin …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… sugars). Vaccines allow your child to build protection from harmful germs without getting the disease. Like healthy food …

Severe allergic reaction Anaphylaxis

… a person's immune system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of …

Special Health Concerns During Pregnancy

… develop high blood pressure. If it is not treated, it can harm both you and your baby. Signs of high blood pressure in …

Gastroenteritis in Adults and Older Children

… Foodborne illness can happen if you eat foods that contain harmful germs. Germs can get into food while the food is … Foodborne illness can happen if you eat foods that contain harmful germs. Germs can get into food while the food is …

Frequently asked questions about breastfeeding

… factors in human milk help protect babies from some of the harmful effects of cigarette smoke. If you smoke: Breastfeed … health products - speak with your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Certain medications will pass into the breast …

Hyperthyroidism

… too much thyroid hormone. Graves' disease often runs in families. Sometimes hyperthyroidism is caused by a swollen … It destroys part of your thyroid gland, but it does not harm any other parts of your body. Radioactive iodine is … or all of the tissue in your thyroid gland. But it doesn't harm any other parts of your body. Most people are cured of …

Inguinal Hernia

… for treating hernias. They sometimes can do more harm than good. Watchful waiting Watchful waiting is a … for treating hernias. They sometimes can do more harm than good. Watchful waiting Watchful waiting is a …

Vaginal Yeast Infections

… days to see if the symptoms clear up on their own isn't harmful, especially if you expect your menstrual period … days to see if the symptoms clear up on their own isn't harmful, especially if you expect your menstrual period …