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Graded physical activity as a core treatment for chronic pain. Key takeaways Recommended: exercise and physical therapy as first-line approaches for c...
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Planning in advance for periods when persistent pain temporarily worsens. Key takeaways Flares: a normal part of chronic pain, not evidence of new dam...
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Communicating persistent pain in a way that leads to useful decisions. Key takeaways More useful than a score: what you can no longer do Worth recordi...
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Training the immune system to recognize a germ without having to survive the disease first. Key takeaways Mechanism: exposure to an antigen, producing...
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The routine immunizations recommended through infancy, childhood and the teen years. Key takeaways Most routine doses begin: at 2 months of age MMR: f...
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An annual vaccine updated each year to match circulating influenza strains. Key takeaways Recommended for: everyone 6 months and older, with rare exce...
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Immunizations recommended or required for particular destinations. Key takeaways Lead time: see a doctor or travel clinic at least a month before you...
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A vaccine reducing the risk of shingles and the nerve pain that can follow it. Key takeaways Recommended for: adults 50 and older, and adults 19 and o...
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A vaccine against the bacteria that cause much bacterial pneumonia , meningitis and bloodstream infection. Key takeaways Adults: recommended for all a...
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The vaccines recommended during pregnancy to protect both parent and baby. Key takeaways Every pregnancy: flu vaccine and Tdap (whooping cough) Tdap t...
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The expected reactions after vaccination , and the rare ones that need attention. Key takeaways Common and expected: sore arm, tiredness, headache, mi...
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Delay or refusal of vaccination despite availability. Key takeaways WHO: listed it among ten threats to global health in 2019 Most common driver: spec...
Continue Reading : Vaccine Hesitancy for Beginners: Where to Start How vaccination changes for people whose immune systems are suppressed. Key takeaways Live vaccines: generally not recommended in significant immunosu...
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Using prescription and over-the-counter medicines as intended. Key takeaways Ask a pharmacist: free, no appointment needed Medication review: ask your...
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Staying within the limits of one of the most commonly used medicines in the US. Key takeaways Adult maximum: 4,000 mg in 24 hours; many product labels...
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