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… from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person. When an infected person coughs or sneezes, the virus spreads … away from someone with mumps. You can become infected when you breathe in these droplets or touch objects and … area for an examination and attend the clinic at a time when the waiting room is empty. Bring your immunization …
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… is present. A developing baby exposed to the Zika virus when the mother is bitten by an infected mosquito, or when the mother is exposed to the virus through sexual … You should take precautions throughout the day and night, when you are both indoors and outdoors. For advice on how to …
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… than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines and … about how much to use based on age and weight. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines and … than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines and …
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… passes through the uterine wall. Perforation is rare, but when it occurs, it's almost always during insertion. The … in the first few months of use. Expulsion is more likely when the IUD is inserted right after childbirth or in a … passes through the uterine wall. Perforation is rare, but when it occurs, it's almost always during insertion. The …
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… and follow all instructions on the label. Ask your doctor when it is okay for you to have vaginal sex. You can get … remaining in the uterus. Failure to end the pregnancy (when it's used for abortion). Injury to the cervix. A hole … and follow all instructions on the label. Ask your doctor when it is okay for you to have vaginal sex. You can get …
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… to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood sample is taken, you may feel nothing at all … is very little chance of having a problem from this test. When a blood sample is taken, a small bruise may form at the … to take a blood sample, usually from the arm. How It Feels When a blood sample is taken, you may feel nothing at all …
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… control methods work around the clock. Others work only when you use them, which means it's so very important to use … are two main types of IUDs—copper IUDs and hormonal IUDs. When an IUD is in place, it can provide birth control for 5 … may have no trouble making sure you have a method with you whenever you need it. Or that may be too hard to keep track …
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… examination, and the results from an MRI and other tests. When abnormal MRI results occur along with a medical … relapsing-remitting MS may help identify new lesions even when you are not having symptoms from those new lesions. If … examination, and the results from an MRI and other tests. When abnormal MRI results occur along with a medical …
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… dietary supplements appear to be safe for most people when taken in moderate amounts. But raw or roasted ginkgo … may be harmful. The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD), within the Health Products and Food Branch of Health Canada, regulates natural …
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… Adults who were immunized against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td … diphtheria, which are serious and sometimes fatal diseases. When you get immunized, you also protect others. What are … as lockjaw, is caused by bacteria mostly found in soil. When the bacteria enter the skin through a cut or scrape, …
