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… Measles/Mumps/Rubella/Varicella Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … and fussiness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell the health care professional promptly. … a rash after getting the vaccine, if possible, your child should avoid being in the same room with newborn babies …
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… Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis/Polio Vaccine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … of appetite may also occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell the health care professional promptly. … of Guillain-Barre syndrome During pregnancy, this vaccine should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks …
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Getting a Second Opinion On this page: Overview Related … ask your doctor for the name of another expert. This should be someone your doctor is not closely connected with. … be useful to you. If your doctors agree, your decision should be clearer. But sometimes doctors disagree. Even when …
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… when you have it? When you have neutropenia, you can get infections easily because your white blood cell count is low. Your body can't fight off germs as well as it should. Even a mild infection can quickly become serious. So … you get any vaccination. This includes the influenza (flu) vaccine. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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Preventing Tetanus Infections On this page: Overview Related … How can you prevent tetanus? You can prevent tetanus by getting all of your recommended immunizations (shots). There … or if you're not sure if you had them, you'll need to get 3 tetanus shots in about a 1-year time span. (Your …
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Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Related … than what is usually recommended for your age. How can you get more potassium? Here are some ways to get more of this important nutrient into your diet. Know …
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… HIV: Preventing Infections On this page: Overview Related … symptoms. But if HIV isn't treated, you're more likely to get sick with opportunistic infections . HIV weakens your … injection supplies with others. Stay up to date on all vaccines. This includes vaccines for influenza (flu) and …
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Prevent Medical Errors On this page: Overview What You Can … are: Having surgery done on the wrong area of the body. Getting the wrong meal while in the hospital, such as a … you are taking. And make a list of any medicines that you shouldn't take. Is there anything I shouldn't do? Make sure …
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Getting Enough Iron On this page: Overview Related … body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices … body needs the right amount to stay healthy and work as it should. You can use the list below to help you make choices …
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… Rabies immune globulin and vaccine Last updated September 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File … both of these products are very safe. It is much safer to get immunized with these products than to get rabies. People … B or hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? If an …