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TDAP vaccine: When to get it, side effects, and safety

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cleidocranial dysplasia :: Article Creator Hundreds Celebrate Diverse, Robust Life Of Kuhns At Memorial More than 300 people laughed, cried and listened silently as the life and times of former Fremont city councilmember Michael Kuhns were recalled and remembered at a public funeral service on Tuesday, Aug. 13, inside the City Auditorium. Kuhns died suddenly on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at his home in Fremont. On Tuesday, hundreds of mourners filed into the Fremont City Auditorium to hear tales of the man who family members said "may have been limited in height, but was giant in character." Most of the discussion of Kuhns' life was done by Scott Jensen, the chaplain at Methodist Fremont Health who is also a Kuhns family friend. Jensen talked about the challenges Kuhns faced in life, including being raised by his mother and adoptive stepfather while moving frequently before landing in Fremont, a communit...

Sepsis (septicemia): Risk factors, symptoms, and treatment

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sore throat stuffy nose no fever :: Article Creator 7 Common Dry Cough Causes (and Treatment/Remedy Options You Can Try) A dry cough occurs as a natural reflex when inflammation or irritation affects your airway. It is also called an unproductive cough since it does not produce phlegm or mucus. A dry cough can be classified as acute or chronic, based on its duration. A dry cough often occurs as a result of an upper respiratory infection and resolves with the course of the disease. However, it can also be a sign of chronic health problems such as acid reflux or asthma. Treatment of a dry cough depends on the cause. brizmaker / Getty Images #1 COVID-19 COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It causes mild to moderate respiratory illness that typically does not require special treatment. However, older people and those with underlying medical conditions like diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cardiovasc...

Woman who survived coronavirus shares her early symptoms

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dry cough and body aches :: Article Creator 7 Common Dry Cough Causes (and Treatment/Remedy Options You Can Try) A dry cough occurs as a natural reflex when inflammation or irritation affects your airway. It is also called an unproductive cough since it does not produce phlegm or mucus. A dry cough can be classified as acute or chronic, based on its duration. A dry cough often occurs as a result of an upper respiratory infection and resolves with the course of the disease. However, it can also be a sign of chronic health problems such as acid reflux or asthma. Treatment of a dry cough depends on the cause. brizmaker / Getty Images #1 COVID-19 COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. It causes mild to moderate respiratory illness that typically does not require special treatment. However, older people and those with underlying medical conditions like diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cardiovascular dis...

The Link Between Migraine and Fever

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average body temperature in fahrenheit :: Article Creator Body Temperature Isn't A Set Number - Here's What's Considered Normal And What's A Fever Normal body temperature for a typical adult is widely considered 98.6°F, but the reality is a "normal" body temperature can range between 97°F and 99°F. A range is more accurate because body temperature is affected by many factors, including time of day and person's gender, age, and activity levels. A fever is considered any temperature over 100.4°F, which is your body's way of fighting off an illness or infection. For over a century, normal human body temperature has been considered 98.6°F (37°C). This number was established in 1871 by German physician Carl Wunderlich, who determined the average by testing millions of patients with what was a new instrument at the time: the thermometer. Since then, however,...