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… or supplement, and help you with safe infant formula preparation and storage. If you are … provider Some moms may feel pressured to use formula rather than breastfeed. If you’re …
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… Overview A COVID-19 viral test can help keep you and … example, you may need a test before ending isolation or quarantine. You're gathering … example, you may need a test before ending isolation or quarantine. You're gathering …
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… have a heart problem, and what treatment you need. There are many heart tests. Most are … to insert a device into your body. You may need an injection of a medicine during the … I have a choice of which test to have? Do I need more than one of these tests?" "Will this …
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… Although you may return home a few days after the completion of your coronary artery … where blood vessels were removed. You have incisions there as well as missing blood … close to them. Even though you need to be careful of your chest wound, you should …
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… about treatments and other issues . Every solution to a health issue has benefits and … worth the risks. Learn the facts What is the solution? Get a description of the solution. Why does your doctor think you need …
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… Overview Finding out that you have multiple sclerosis (MS) can be frightening. Even if you know a lot about MS, it is hard to predict how … make walking difficult. A wheelchair may be needed some or all of the time. How will my MS …
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… 22 What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious … is enough to kill 100,000 people. Improper home canning creates the perfect environment … botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different …
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… Overview Follow your health professional's instructions on what to do if you miss or skip your birth … take it as soon as you remember. You may need to use a backup birth control method. If …
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… 28 weeks of pregnancy are called "extremely premature." If your infant is born this early, … likely will face some hard decisions. Your premature infant has a much greater chance … how far to continue treatment. Having a premature baby may be stressful and scary. To …
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… Overview If you want to save this information but don't … home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone …