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… less common. Other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is much greater than the risk of having a serious reaction to the vaccine. They are … you can teach healthy habits to help reduce your child's risk of infections. Teach your child: That germs spread when …
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… Overview What to expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Mastectomy is … surgery. Survival may not be increased by having surgery. Risks Like any surgery, both mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery have risks. Possible problems from breast surgery include: Breast …
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… is 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat … who are homeless. Other things that affect a person's risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave include: … is 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat …
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… containing polysorbate 80. There is an increased risk of serious (possibly fatal) reactions in patients using docetaxel who have liver problems, patients receiving higher doses, and patients with non-small cell lung cancer … using docetaxel who have liver problems, patients receiving higher doses, and patients with non-small cell lung cancer …
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… helps prevent and control cancer. There is a very small risk (especially in children/teens/young adults) of … is given by injection under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm as directed by your doctor, usually once … is given by injection under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm as directed by your doctor, usually once …
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… the dosage is also based on body size. To decrease the risk of side effects, your doctor may prescribe other … Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Use this medication … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Cryosurgery is the process … had a cure rate for 99 out of 100 people. footnote 2 Risks The risks of cryosurgery include: Scarring, including a white …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Myomectomy is surgery that removes … about whether your type of fibroid is likely to grow back. Risks Risks may include the following: Infection of the uterus, …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview Percutaneous means … for everyone, it works well for many people. footnote 1 Risks During a percutaneous discectomy, the surgeon has no … that pressure on the nerve will improve. There are risks with anesthesia. Citations Tay BKB, et al. …
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… Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Surgery Overview A varicocele (say … have chosen not to have a varicocele repaired. footnote 1 Risks Risks of a varicocele repair include: Infection at the site …
