Infectious Diseases: Prevention
Chickenpox (Varicella) - Prevention
05/21/08, HealthwiseChickenpox (varicella) is a common contagious illness caused by a type of herpes virus. You can prevent chickenpox by getting the chickenpox (varicella-zoster) vaccine(What is a PDF document?) . The vaccine is recommended for:
Pegfilgrastim
05/15/08, HealthwiseBefore using pegfilgrastim, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have sickle cell disorder or are taking lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid).
Methenamine
02/13/04, HealthwiseYour healthcare provider may recommend drinking additional water and/or certain fruit juices (e.g., cranberry, plum, prune) and increased protein in the diet while taking methenamine to ensure adequate hydration and acidity of the urine. It may also
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Diverticulitis - Surgery
07/30/08, HealthwiseSurgery for diverticulitis involves removing the diseased part of the colon. You may decide to have surgery for diverticulitis if you have:
Sargramostim
02/13/04, HealthwiseSargramostim is a protein that stimulates the production of white blood cells. Sargramostim is similar a substance in the body called granulocyte-macrophage colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF).
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