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… how vaccines work with the immune system. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn … from harmful germs. Your baby’s immune system is made of organs and cells that work together to protect them. Two … time. To protect your baby as soon as possible, your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most …
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… Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … diplegia). It is usually not advised for people who have permanently stiff joints ( contractures ), little … or problems with balance. How Well It Works Some children have less muscle tightness (spasticity) and are able to move …
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… and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment … vision, balance, feeling, and thinking. Your nerve cells have a protective covering called myelin. Without myelin, … effects. You and your doctor will decide together when you should start any of these drugs. How do you live with MS? …
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… cocaine. What other health problems can happen when you have a hypertensive emergency? A hypertensive emergency can … goal is to lower your blood pressure enough so that your organs are no longer in immediate danger. But it must be … in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A …
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… Pneumatic Retinopexy for Retinal Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … other. The break is in the upper part of the retina. You have to hold your head so that the break and the bubble are … if the break is on the bottom of the eyeball. You would have to keep your head upside down. How Well It Works You …
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… Maze Procedure On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It … and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. You may have some brief, sharp pains on either side of your chest. Your chest, shoulders, and upper back may ache. The incision may be sore …
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… Immunizations are also called vaccines or vaccinations. Why should my child get immunized? Vaccines: Help prevent you or … for others to get vaccinated so illnesses are less common. Have very few serious side effects. Often are needed before … that a child's immune system can't handle all those vaccine organisms at the same time. Getting more than one shot may …
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… Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview Surgery … Men who suffer from retrograde ejaculation typically do not have erection problems or difficulty enjoying sex. … can prevent retrograde ejaculation in most men who have this surgery. footnote 1 Try to find an experienced …
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… Disease: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview When you have kidney disease, your kidneys are no longer working as … include. Limit nuts, peanut butter, seeds, lentils, beans, organ meats, and sardines. Also limit cured meats such as … include. Limit nuts, peanut butter, seeds, lentils, beans, organ meats, and sardines. Also limit cured meats such as …
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… Tracheostomy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Risks … to treat obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It's used if you have severe sleep apnea, other treatments have failed, and other forms of surgery won't work for you. …
