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… infection in the first 3 months of pregnancy. CRS is rare because so many women are immune to rubella infection … vaccine What if I am planning on getting pregnant? If you are a woman of childbearing age, make sure you are … mucus from the mouth, nose or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads …
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… the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others …
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… for Birth Defects On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How It Is Done Results Related … amounts of four things in a pregnant woman's blood. They are: Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP). AFP is made in the liver of an … gonadotropin (hCG). This hormone is made by the placenta when a woman becomes pregnant. Estriol (uE3). This is a form …
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… Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: How to Prepare On this page: Overview Overview How do you prepare for CABG surgery? There are many things that you … tasks must be done. Follow the instructions about exactly when to stop eating and drinking. If you don't, your surgery …
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… air quality is caused by indoor air pollution, especially when ventilation is limited. Knowing possible causes will help you improve the quality of the air you breathe indoors. What are the major indoor pollutants? Biological contaminants can …
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… Choosing Child Care On this page: Overview Beginning Your Search Individual Care Providers Group Child Care … be well taken care of. How can you find good child care? When choosing child care, consider your child's safety, how …
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… Teething On this page: Overview What to Expect Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Routine Checkups Caring For Your Child Overview Teething … child safe objects to chew on. What to Expect Primary teeth are usually known as "baby teeth." Usually, the first …
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… and Diabetes: Planning for Pregnancy Actionset Overview If you have diabetes and are planning to become pregnant, meet with your doctor. … diabetes. Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes Current as of: March 1, 2023 …
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… Allergies: Giving Yourself an Epinephrine Shot Actionset Overview If you have … your outer thigh. Jab through clothing if you must, but bare skin is best. The injector should go straight into your … may need to give a second shot. Your doctor will explain when a second shot is needed. Make sure you understand, and …
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… up to 5 days before and 5 days after the rash appears. They are most contagious from the day before and for the first few … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the …
