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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the polio vaccine (IPV)? The polio vaccine protects … laboratory workers, who may be exposed to human feces (stool). People who have not been immunized and may be exposed … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is pertussis? Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a … less than 3 months of age who have not been immunized. What is pertussis vaccine? There are a number of pertussis … as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. A pertussis vaccine is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is immune globulin? Immune globulin (Ig) provides … antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses or … feeling in the upper-right stomach area, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (including naproxen) may rarely increase the risk for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time … stomach/abdominal pain that doesn't go away, black/tarry stools, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, chest/jaw/left …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … taken this medication before and you have risk factors for heart disease (see Precautions), you may be advised to take … (such as zolmitriptan, rizatriptan), you will need to separate your naratriptan dose from your dose of these other …
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… emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the facility’s evacuation plan Where would facility residents move to What is the role of family members in an emergency What …
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… Cervical Cerclage On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … recover depends on the type of cerclage procedure you had. Your doctor can give you an idea of what to expect. You may … does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Proper control of diabetes may also lessen your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Linagliptin is a diabetes drug that … meals. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal. Symptoms of high …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. It is also used to … pressure or worsen your heart failure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains … pressure or worsen your heart failure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely …
