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… blood cell. White blood cells are important in fighting infections. CD4+ cells are also called T-lymphocytes, … The number of CD4+ cells helps determine whether other infections ( opportunistic infections ) may occur. In people infected with HIV who are …
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… Memory cells help the immune system respond quickly to an infection and prevent disease. How does a vaccine work? … against thousands of germs. Germs are in the air, food, water, and on objects. Getting more than one vaccine at the …
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… chair, air mattress, pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, …
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Medications
… changes in your cervix, for signs of active labor (such as water breaking, strong sustained contractions), and for your … previous cesarean section (c-section) births glaucoma infections in the vaginal area (such as genital herpes) … one baby, if your labor has already started, or if your water has broken. During pregnancy, this medication should …
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… used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It may sometimes be used with … mouth. Swallow the pellets without chewing. You may drink water after swallowing the pellets if needed. Repeat these … mouth. Swallow the pellets without chewing. You may drink water after swallowing the pellets if needed. Repeat these …
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… Cefotaxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent infection from … at least 1 hour before using. Do not thaw by putting in a water bath or microwaving. After thawing, shake well and … at least 1 hour before using. Do not thaw by putting in a water bath or microwaving. After thawing, shake well and …
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… Cefuroxime is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent infection from … at least 1 hour before using. Do not thaw by putting in a water bath or microwaving. After thawing, shake well and … at least 1 hour before using. Do not thaw by putting in a water bath or microwaving. After thawing, shake well and …
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… These conditions include cysts, adhesions, fibroids , and infection. Laparoscopy may be done after early infertility … you breathe. Use throat lozenges and gargle with warm salt water to help your sore throat. After a laparoscopy, you may … you breathe. Use throat lozenges and gargle with warm salt water to help your sore throat. After a laparoscopy, you may …
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… can cause anemia, decrease your body's ability to fight an infection, or cause easy bruising/bleeding. Tell your doctor … that contains alcohol, and rinse your mouth often with cool water mixed with baking soda or salt. It may also be best to … that contains alcohol, and rinse your mouth often with cool water mixed with baking soda or salt. It may also be best to …
