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Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… the influenza vaccine Have had severe oculo-respiratory syndrome (red eyes and a cough and/or sore throat and/or … after getting an influenza vaccine Developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) within 8 weeks of getting an influenza …
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Referred Shoulder Pain

… zoster ( shingles ), Paget's disease , or thoracic outlet syndrome . Other problems, such as gas from laparoscopic … zoster ( shingles ), Paget's disease , or thoracic outlet syndrome . Other problems, such as gas from laparoscopic …
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Taste Changes

… as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, hepatitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and oral cancer. Mouth … as Alzheimer's disease, Bell's palsy, hepatitis, Sjögren's syndrome, and oral cancer. Mouth …
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Decision Points for Medical Tests

… Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Should I Have Tests for IBS Symptoms? Low Back … Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Should I Have Tests for IBS Symptoms? Low Back …
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Types of Multiple Sclerosis

… . It is progressive from the start. Clinically isolated syndrome. The symptoms last for 24 hours or longer and go … . It is progressive from the start. Clinically isolated syndrome. The symptoms last for 24 hours or longer and go …
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Chronic Kidney Disease Medicines to Be Careful With

… Chronic Kidney Disease Diabetic Kidney Disease Nephrotic Syndrome Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Chronic Kidney Disease Diabetic Kidney Disease Nephrotic Syndrome Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …
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Pre-Eclampsia

… usual. Trouble breathing, especially when lying flat. HELLP syndrome , a very serious liver disorder. Severe … Liver impairment is related to the life-threatening HELLP syndrome, which requires emergency medical treatment. … breathing because of immature lungs ( respiratory distress syndrome ). A newborn affected by pre-eclampsia may also be …
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Smoking Health Risk for Family Members

… years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But you can change this. When you quit … years of life. Have a higher risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But you can change this. When you quit …
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Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy

… spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol effects on a fetus Substance use during …
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Medicines That Can Cause Acute Kidney Injury

… Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Nephrotic Syndrome Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: … Acute Kidney Injury Versus Chronic Kidney Disease Nephrotic Syndrome Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: …