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long term complications of mumps :: Article Creator What Are The Long-Term Effects Of Tuberculosis? Untreated tuberculosis may result in several long-term complications, such as permanent lung damage. It's vital for the condition to be treated early to prevent the infection from traveling to other major organs or bodily systems. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. It's caused by the bacterium M. Tuberculosis. Without treatment, TB can cause several potentially life threatening complications, such as pneumonia. Learn more about the long-term health complications caused by untreated TB, when you should speak with a doctor, and the treatment options available. TB is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. However, the bacterium M. Tuberculosis can move from the lungs and through the lymphatic system to other parts of the body, such as the: lymph nodes

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8 Potential Side Effects of the Flu Shot You Might Not Know About, According to Doctors

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immunity after first dose :: Article Creator People Over 65 Or With Certain Medical Conditions Can Get Second COVID Shot After 6 Months, CDC Says A Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot is administered in Freeport in 2021.  Credit: Newsday/Steve Pfost People over the age of 65 or with certain medical conditions can now get a second dose of the latest COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first shot, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week. The recommendation covers the 2024-25 COVID-19 vaccine that first became available at the end of August. Experts have maintained that older people and those with compromised immune systems are more at risk of developing severe COVID-19 infections. The CDC said more than 81% of COVID-19 deaths occur in people over 65. Dr. Justin Chan, director of Infection Prevention and Control at Bellevue Hospital Center, called it an "important recommendation that will help save lives.&qu

What are the side effects of the Pfizer vaccine?

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malaria in infants :: Article Creator Iron Supplements Actually Benefit Children With HIV A new study found that iron supplements are safe for children with HIV in Uganda, as they improve hemoglobin levels without increasing malaria risk. Uganda HIV © Adam Ján Figeľ - stock.Adobe.Com Iron supplements are safe for kids with HIV living in Uganda, according to new research by the University of Minnesota Medical School published in the November issue of The Lancet HIV. The iron supplements also did not increase malaria infection rates, disproving previews concerns that they did. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body. Iron improves hemoglobin concentration in the blood, therefore reducing the risk of anemia. If left unchecked, anemia can lead to heart problems, a weakened immune system and organ failure. If someone is already HIV-positive, anemia adds to the burden. Ch

Top 20 Vaccines You Should Know About

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all pandemic deaths :: Article Creator Many Pandemic Deaths Attributed To Natural Causes May Have Actually Been Due To Covid, Study Says Many deaths that had previously been attributed to natural causes during the first months of the Covid pandemic may actually have been because of the virus. More than one million deaths during the first 30 months of the pandemic were reported from other natural causes, like disease and chronic conditions, according to the National Institute on Aging. Previous studies found that the excess deaths were higher than reported Covid deaths, but most investigated extra deaths from all causes. Now, researchers say the timing of these deaths suggests they could have been unrecognized fatalities or indirectly linked to pandemic-related disruptions in health care and in other fields. A study funded by the institute revealed there were approximately 1.2 million more natural-cause deaths than expected from March 2020 to A

8 Potential Side Effects of the Flu Shot You Might Not Know About, According to Doctors

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cdc booster guidelines :: Article Creator Health Workers Show Low Uptake Of COVID Boosters And Flu Vaccines Amid Rising Vaccine Hesitancy A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that fewer than one in six health workers received a COVID-19 booster during the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season, highlighting vaccine reluctance even among frontline medical staff. Only 15.3% of healthcare personnel in acute care hospitals and 10.5% in nursing homes reported getting the updated COVID-19 booster, a sharp contrast to the more than 80% of hospital staff and 45.4% of nursing home staff who received flu shots. The findings come amid a climate of skepticism surrounding COVID-19 vaccines among healthcare workers, who have expressed doubts about the vaccine's efficacy, safety, and benefits. The low uptake has spurred concerns about the potential exposure risks for vulnerable patient populations. Despite the CDC's

What are the side effects of the Pfizer vaccine?

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101 fever in celsius :: Article Creator Growing Season Characteristics And Requirements In The Corn Belt NCH-40 NCH-40 CLIMATE & WEATHER Purdue UniversityCooperative Extension ServiceWest Lafayette, IN 47907 Ralph E. Neild, University of NebraskaJames E. Newman, Purdue University Reviewers R. F. Dale, Purdue University E. A. Runge, Texas A & M University D. G. Hanway, Univ. Of Nebraska-Lincoln R. M. Castleberry, Dekalb-Pfizer Genetics, IL R. E. Carlson, Iowa State University M. W. Seeley, University of Minnesota G. 0. Benson, Iowa State University R. H. Shaw, Iowa State University R. E. Felch, Control Data Corporation, MN D. R. Hicks, University of Minnesota C. M. Sakamoto, Center for Energy & Ag Assessment, MO R. L. Nielsen, Purdue University INTRODUCTION In the simplest terms, a crop growing season refers to that period of