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… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and … aged 65 years and older are advised to get an inactivated influenza vaccine each … shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against infection from … in contact with HPV because the vaccines prevent infection but do not clear it. What …
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… Transmitted Infections Series What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common … an accurate diagnosis, a health care provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. … Three out of 4 sexually active people will get at least one HPV infection at some time in …
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… For example, if a pregnant person has an STI when during birth, the newborn may have the … or a history of STIs. Have sex while using alcohol or drugs. Trade sex for drugs or money. Chlamydia …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… that isn't really needed. People who are at higher risk for AAAs will get the most benefit … in men older than age 65, people with high blood pressure, and people who smoke. AAAs sometimes …
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… talk to your doctor about them. Hearing Loss: Should I Get Hearing Aids? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … hearing aids can be uncomfortable. But they should not be painful. Before you leave the …
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… this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, … the ICD is doing its job to keep your heart beating. The ICD also can use painless … includes eating healthy foods that are low in salt and not smoking. An ICD runs on a battery …
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… 07b What are rabies immune globulin and rabies vaccine? Rabies immune globulin (RabIg) … products are very safe. It is much safer to get immunized with these products than to get … hepatitis C in people who received RabIg. Who should get rabies immune globulin and rabies …
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… 15b Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on … care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-IPV-Hib vaccine? The …