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29 03, 2021

Emphysema

2021-04-12T19:40:04+00:00

Overview Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. In people with emphysema, the air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) are damaged. Over time, the inner walls of the air sacs weaken and rupture — creating larger air spaces instead of many small ones. This reduces the [...]

Emphysema2021-04-12T19:40:04+00:00
29 03, 2021

Arthritis and rheumatic disorders

2021-04-12T19:35:49+00:00

OverviewJoints are the parts of your body where your bones meet. Joints allow the bones of your skeleton to move. Joints include:shouldershipselbowskneesJoint pain refers to discomfort, aches, and soreness in any of the body’s joints. Joint pain is a common complaint. It doesn’t typically require a hospital visit.Sometimes, joint [...]

Arthritis and rheumatic disorders2021-04-12T19:35:49+00:00
29 03, 2021

Shingles Vaccine*

2021-04-13T18:34:06+00:00

“Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the United States will develop shingles in their lifetime. Your risk of shingles increases as you grow older. As we get older, our immune systems tend to weaken over time, putting us at higher risk for certain diseases. This is [...]

Shingles Vaccine*2021-04-13T18:34:06+00:00
29 03, 2021

Pneumococcal Vaccine*

2021-04-13T18:31:19+00:00

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23), which protects against serious pneumococcal disease, including meningitis and bloodstream infections (recommended for all adults 65 years or older, and for adults younger than 65 years who have certain health conditions). Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13), which protects against serious pneumococcal disease and pneumonia (recommended [...]

Pneumococcal Vaccine*2021-04-13T18:31:19+00:00
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