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… Fever During Pregnancy On this page: Overview Related … It is not unusual to develop a viral illness that causes a fever during pregnancy or after your delivery. Mild fevers … . Talk to your doctor if: A fever develops and you have other health risks, such as diabetes or other chronic …
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… Rheumatic Fever and the Heart On this page: Overview Overview Rheumatic fever is a bacterial infection that can cause problems with the heart's aortic and mitral valves. Rheumatic fever is caused by certain strains of streptococcal …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? … ( anaphylaxis ). Do not get allergy shots. Instead, try other things such as avoiding stinging insects and carrying … past, allergy shots greatly reduce your risk of having another. footnote 1 Whether you need allergy shots depends on …
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… sudden, fast release of very large amounts of histamine and other inflammatory messengers into body tissues. These … food and do not have an allergy to the food? There are many other immune system factors that enable IgE antibodies to … to foods regularly eaten are found in people without food allergies. It is normal to have IgG antibodies to foods that …
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… Allergies to Insect Stings On this page: … insect stings? When you are stung by an insect, poisons and other toxins enter your skin. It's normal to have some … may cause: Hives . Swelling of your tongue, throat, or other body parts. Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Anaphylaxis …
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… Treatment Overview Allergy shots are a type of immunotherapy treatment in which small doses of substances to … you get the same dose in shots every 2 to 4 weeks for another 4 to 6 months. While getting allergy shots, you need … immunotherapy may be another way to treat certain pollen allergies. Instead of getting shots, you dissolve a tablet …
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… Other important contacts Last updated August 1, 2017 Do you … and the Social Workers Act, visit BC Health Regulators . … Other important contacts …
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… Yellow Fever and Recommended Immunizations On this page: Overview … they should be vaccinated include: Pregnant women. Nursing mothers. Children 6 to 9 months of age. People older than 60 … take medicine that weakens the immune system. People with allergies or sensitivities to eggs. For more detailed …
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… Seasonal Affective Disorder: Using Light Therapy Actionset … called a light box. This is much brighter than a lamp or other light fixture in your home. Light therapy is easy and … early morning. Studies vary as to whether light therapy at other times of the day is less effective. But some people …
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… Legionnaires' Disease and Pontiac Fever On this page: Conditions Basics … Basics What are Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever? Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia . It is … that have not been properly cleaned and disinfected. Other sources include decorative fountains and water sources …
