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… in our communities, generally in the late fall and winter months. Flu vaccines are free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to … #12b) . Who should get an influenza vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a yearly influenza …
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… You’re thinking about becoming more active, but not for 6 months or so. You have low self-confidence and aren’t sure … per week). You’re planning on becoming active in the next month. You’ve tried being active in the past year. What to … the recommended amount of physical activity for less than 6 months. You’re at high risk of a setback. What to do Prepare …
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… control. About half of women get pregnant in the first 3 months after stopping the pill. Most women get pregnant within 12 months after stopping the pill. Specific information about … get pregnant as soon as it's removed. It may take 3 to 18 months after your last shot to get pregnant. The …
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… Stage 1, or early localized Lyme disease, occurs within one month of the tick bite. You may have an expanding, circular … the skin, joints, nervous system, and heart within weeks to months after the initial infection. Stage 3, or late persistent Lyme disease, can develop months or years after infection. If the disease hasn't been …
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… TB testing such as a TB blood test, chest x-ray or sputum samples. A chest x-ray is a picture of your lungs that your …
Medications
… tells you to. Lab and/or medical tests (such as stool samples, kidney function, blood counts) should be done while … tells you to. Lab and/or medical tests (such as stool samples, kidney function, blood counts) should be done while …
Medical tests
… to help the doctor place the needle in the right area. A sample of spinal canal fluid may be taken before the dye is … to help the doctor place the needle in the right area. A sample of spinal canal fluid may be taken before the dye is …
Medical tests
… pleural space. Your doctor will use a syringe to remove a sample of fluid. If larger amounts of pleural fluid are … pleural space. Your doctor will use a syringe to remove a sample of fluid. If larger amounts of pleural fluid are …
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… a close look at the skin growth. The doctor may take a sample (biopsy) of the growth to test in a lab. A biopsy can … a close look at the skin growth. The doctor may take a sample (biopsy) of the growth to test in a lab. A biopsy can …
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… , which removes your ovaries and fallopian tubes. Taking a sample of peritoneal fluid (peritoneal washings) from the … , which removes your ovaries and fallopian tubes. Taking a sample of peritoneal fluid (peritoneal washings) from the …
