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Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Vaccine

Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) disease is a serious disease caused by bacteria. It usually strikes children under 5 years old. It can also affect adults with certain medical conditions. Your child can get Hib disease by being around other children or adults who may have the bacteria and not know it. The germs spread from person to person.

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Hepatitis B Vaccine

Hepatitis B is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is transmitted when blood, semen, or another body fluid from an infected person enters the body of an uninfected person. This can happen through sexual contact; sharing razors, toothbrushes, needles, syringes, or from mother to baby at birth. The best way to prevent hepatitis B is by getting vaccinated.

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the name of a group of viruses that is a common sexually transmitted infection. There are more than 100 different types of HPV. Some types of genital HPV may cause genital warts, while other types of genital HPV are linked to abnormal cell changes on the cervix that can lead to cervical cancer and other types of cancers, including; vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, penile cancer, anal cancer, cancers of tonsils, oropharyngeal cancer.

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Heart of the Matter: Managing Coronary Artery Disease Effectively

Early detection, prevention, and advanced treatments at Bumrungrad Heart Institute can effectively manage coronary artery disease (CAD). This blog covers symptoms, risk factors, and personalized care options to improve your heart health and quality of life.

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Probiotics: What you should know about these helpful microbes

Keeping your gut microbes balanced is very important to help maintain and improve your overall health. One of the ways to favorably alter the gut microbes is through the use of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics.

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Myopia in children: A problem that shouldn’t be overlooked

Myopia is an eye health issue that every parent should be aware of. Over one-third of the world’s population has myopia, and this could increase to 50% by 2050. In younger children, myopia tends to advance rapidly due to their faster eye growth. Consequently, young children with myopia may face an elevated risk of developing further eye complications later on.

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Inactivated Influenza Vaccine

Influenza (“flu”) is a contagious disease. It is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing, or nasal secretions. Young children, people aged 65 and older, pregnant women, and people with certain health conditions – such as heart, lung, liver, kidney, disease or a weakened immune system – can get much sicker.

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Pneumococcal vaccine… more than a defense against pneumonia!

If you’re 50 years and older, or 19-49 years old with certain health conditions such as chronic heart, lung, kidney, and liver disease, diabetes, alcoholism, or cigarette smoking, you should receive the pneumococcal vaccine. Not only will the vaccine protect you from pneumonia, but it also protects you from bloodstream and brain infection which can be life threatening.

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Breast Cancer: A Health Concern Women Should Be Aware Of.

Breast cancer is a disease that can affect any woman. In addition to impacting physical health, it also affects mental well-being. Currently, there have been significant advancements in breast cancer treatment. Understanding the disease and selecting appropriate treatment methods from the early stages can increase the chances of successful treatment and recovery.

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