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… 66 Why is immunization important for health care workers? Health care workers are at risk … diseases can be prevented with immunization. Getting immunized protects your health and … have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after completion of the primary series. Due to …
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… on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, vaccine-preventable diseases and … that is in the child's best interests without getting consent from the parent or guardian if …
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… It's easy to focus on your newborn baby after giving birth. As a parent, you'll also need special care. Here are some tips to help manage some … managing postpartum depression Taking care of yourself when your baby is fussy …
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… the body’s muscles. It most commonly occurs after infections. In rare cases, GBS can also … in about 1 per million recipients. Myth: Getting an influenza vaccine every year … any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for …
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… takes for a woman's full fertility to return after stopping birth control varies for each … decreases as you age, starting at age 25. After you stop any form of birth control, you may have a harder time getting pregnant simply because you are older …
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… Overview After surgery, you will need to take care of … and fall off on their own. Other incision care tips After some surgeries, you may be …
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… Overview The day after surgery to remove a cataract , you will … hands before putting drops in your eye. Be careful not to touch your eye with your hands … the eye from which the cataract was removed. Carefully clean around the eye from which the …
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… After giving birth, the area around your vagina needs special care. Find advice on coping with discomfort, … longer than six weeks, call your health care provider. Caution! Use pads, not tampons, …
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… What decisions do you need to make about care at the end of life? You will face many … Those decisions will include what kind of care you'd like to receive, where you'd like … your will. Or you could talk with loved ones after a visit to the doctor. Family gatherings …
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… 50e Child Immunization Series Prepare for your child's … are very aware of the emotions of their caregivers. Although immunizations may be … before the appointment. Supervise your child after you apply the product so that they don't …