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… babies. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before … as part of your prenatal care. If you are not immune, you should be immunized after your pregnancy, preferably before …
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… symptoms. The larger the cyst is, the more likely you'll have symptoms. Symptoms include pelvic pain, pain with intercourse, lower belly pain, and … may suggest using heat and medicine to relieve minor pain. Surgery can remove a large cyst that bleeds or causes severe …
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… name for any operation that removes tissue or part of an organ. Bowel resection , also called partial colectomy, … will think about several things in deciding whether you should have open resection or a laparoscopy. These include: The …
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… with age. About 65 percent of people over the age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you …
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… and Physical Changes With Aging Birth Control STI Testing: Should I Get Tested For a Sexually Transmitted Infection? … Insertion Intrauterine Device (IUD) Removal Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation Laser … Other Health Problems Caused by Herpes Simplex Virus Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: …
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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be …
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… (100.4ºF) or higher. During a febrile seizure, a child may have shaking or jerking movements of their body, head, arms … can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to children under 6 months of age …
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… information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be …
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… baby. If you are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or medical conditions, you … plans, recreational activities, medical needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your local …
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… Peripheral Arterial Disease of the Legs High Cholesterol: Should I Take Statins? High Blood Pressure: Should I Take … Failure Mediterranean Diet Metabolic Syndrome Mitral Valve Prolapse Mitral Valve Regurgitation Mitral Valve … Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Myxoma Tumours of the Heart Organ Transplant Oxygen Therapy Pacemaker Patent Foramen …
