Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases
An STD occurs when an infection is transmitted during sex, although it may not be exclusively during sex since some infections are transmitted through touching or kissing.
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Seasonal Influenza (Flu) in Children
Every Fall, doctors suggest children and at-risk adults receive a seasonal flu vaccination. The vaccination can prevent the flu or curb the intensity of a flu infection.
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Leuprolide Side Effects
What are potential side effects of Leuprolide?
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Does Your Baby Have Cold Feet?
What does it mean if your baby's feet are always cold?
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Alleviating Cold and Flu Symptoms in Pregnancy
Cough, cold and flu symptoms are common in pregnancy. Can you take cold medicine to help alleviate symptoms or should you just tough it out? Which medications should you avoid?
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The Flu or Swine Flu - H1N1 Virus
The H1N1 Flu is also called Swine Flu. Swine flu is an infection caused by the H1N1 virus virus.
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Fever and Sperm
Will his fever affect his sperms and the sperm count?
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Strep Throat
Strep throat is one of the most common childhood illnesses. Small white patches appear on one or both sides of the throat and a fever abruptly starts.
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Rotavirus Infection during Pregnancy
Rotavirus is a common childhood infection that can also affect women during pregnancy.
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Acute Fever, Pregnancy and Fertility
An acute fever can be a sign of a serious complication for a pregnant woman or her baby. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggests that a pregnant woman call her doctor immediately if she develops a fever or chills.
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Bladder Infections: Overview, Causes and Symptoms
A bladder infection is a type of urinary tract infection that affects
both men and women.
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Fever in Women May Interfere with Follicular Development
IVF and ICSI treatments are costly and time-consuming, so researchers are constantly looking for small details that can impact overall conception, pregnancy and live birth outcome.
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Ibuprofen During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
All about Ibuprofen and pregnancy/breastfeeding. Is it safe to use while pregnant and/or breastfeeding?
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Fever, Development and Autism: Is There a Connection?
When a pregnant woman suffers a fever, the risk of developmental delay and autism increases two-fold, but taking medication to reduce or control fever reversed the negative impact.
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Sperm Count - When?
When should we consider having a spermanalysis and how do we have it done?
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Serious Symptoms In Baby: When To Call Your Pediatrician
How can you tell the difference between what's serious, and requires an immediate call or visit to the hospital or pediatrician's office, and what can wait until your baby's next checkup?
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