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… quickly kill bacteria and viruses that can cause serious illness or death. By getting immunized, you not only protect … schedules for different age groups and individuals at high risk. Infants and Children School Age Children Adults, Seniors and Individuals at High Risk Routine immunizations Childhood immunizations begin at …
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… safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza virus can cause … illness in seniors 65 years and older and in other high risk groups. Myth: I have never had influenza, so I do not … People in the second half of pregnancy are at much higher risk of hospitalization due to influenza, especially …
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… transmitted through the air. Ebola is not transmitted in food or water. If you take appropriate precautions, the risk of getting Ebola is very low. The Ebola virus … and laboratory workers working with the Ebola virus are at higher risk of Ebola exposure. For information about what …
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… also be found in the environment, but is mainly used as a food and drink preservative, especially in cured meats. Both … on test results from a neighbour’s well. Who is most at risk? Nitrate levels above the guidelines are particularly a … /L nitrate, or mg /L nitrate-nitrogen. If your results are higher than the recommended guideline levels, or you’re …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Warning This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … as directed. Take this medication by mouth with or without food with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Warning This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Warning This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth with or without food with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Warning This medication has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and … about addiction. The risk for severe breathing problems is higher when you start this medication, or if you take the … section. Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 4 to 6 hours as needed, or as directed …
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… cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat food that is contaminated with VRE. Food can be contaminated … have been in contact with someone with VRE. You may be at higher risk if you have been treated with frequent doses of …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An … or multiple myeloma is present. Levels of IgA also get higher in some autoimmune diseases , such as rheumatoid … infection, such as HIV, is present. Levels of IgG also get higher in IgG multiple myeloma, long-term hepatitis, and …
