Infectious Diseases: Prevention
Hand-Washing
02/23/09, HealthwiseHand-washing is a simple and effective way to help prevent diseases, such as colds, flu, and food poisoning.
Pinworms - Prevention
09/11/08, HealthwiseMost pinworm infections cannot be prevented. In families with more than one child, it is likely that a family member will get a pinworm infection at least once. Pinworm infections may not cause noticeable symptoms and often go away on
Pneumonia - Prevention
04/02/07, HealthwiseThere are a number of steps you can take to help prevent getting pneumonia.
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Tuberculosis (TB) - Prevention
05/16/07, HealthwiseActive tuberculosis (TB) is an infection that is spreading in a person's body, and it is very contagious.
Chickenpox (Varicella) - Medications
05/21/08, HealthwiseMost people can get the chickenpox shot (vaccine) to prevent chickenpox. The shot doesn't fully protect you right away. But you'll become immune to the virus with a little time. If you get the shot within 3 days after you were exp
Diverticulitis - Prevention
07/30/08, HealthwiseTo help prevent diverticulitis:
RSV-IGIV to prevent RSV infection
08/09/06, HealthwiseRSV-IGIV is used to help prevent or reduce complications of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection, such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. RSV-IGIV is made up of several proteins (antibodies) obtained from many human blood
Neomycin
02/13/04, HealthwiseNeomycin may cause damage to the kidneys and/or nerves. Kidney function and drug levels in the blood may be monitored with blood tests during treatment. Tell your doctor if you experience decreased urination, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, feelin
Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine
03/14/07, HealthwiseDeveloping meningitis (infection of the spinal cord and lining of the brain) is much more dangerous to your health than receiving this vaccine. However, like any medicine, this vaccine can cause side effects but the risk of serious side effects is ex
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPV adult, 23-valent)
02/09/04, HealthwisePeople with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be vaccinated. Those who are moderately or severely ill or have a fever should usually wait until they recover before getting pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine.
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