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… Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (Types 16,18) - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … to cancer. These conditions are commonly caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). Vaccines work by … side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your health care professional. Contact the health …
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… peritoneal dialysis. Key points to remember There are two types of dialysis: hemodialysis (say "HEE-moh-dy-AL-uh-sus") … pros and cons. By learning as much as you can about both types, you will be able to make the best decision for … who can watch for any problems. It allows you to be in contact with other people having dialysis, which may give …
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… by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing … easily spread by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. Pertussis can cause severe coughing that often ends … infected with the polio virus. Polio can be spread by contact with the bowel movements (stool) of an infected …
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… by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing … easily spread by coughing, sneezing or close face-to-face contact. Pertussis can cause pneumonia, seizures, brain … which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread through contact with blood or body fluids from a person infected …
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… lens implant (IOL). Or you may wear eyeglasses or contact lenses to compensate for the missing lens. The most common … and cons of each type of replacement lens. A variety of IOL types are available. Your doctor can help you choose the …
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… needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or people Poor … use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can … and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large lenses and a wraparound design, fully covering the eyes Fit …
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… or picking up small objects Trouble focusing or making eye contact Eyes appear crossed or turned Difficulty following … use soft lighting What about wearing sunglasses and other types of protection? Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can … and adults. To protect eyes, sunglasses should: Have large lenses and a wraparound design, fully covering the eyes Fit …