Diphtheria is a contagious illness caused by a type of bacteria. It can cause breathing and swallowing problems and can damage the heart and central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Diphtheria, though rare, can be fatal if not treated. The DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis) vaccine, given in childhood, protects...
Diphtheria and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles that can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open the mouth, swallow, or breathe. Tetanus can...
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Tdvax. Generic Name: Diphtheria toxoid vaccine, inactivated/tetanus toxoid vaccine, inactivated.
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Tenivac. Generic Name: Diphtheria toxoid vaccine, inactivated/tetanus toxoid vaccine, inactivated.
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection. Generic Name: Diphtheria toxoid vaccine, inactivated/tetanus toxoid vaccine, inactivated.
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Tenivac. Generic Name: Diphtheria toxoid vaccine, inactivated/tetanus toxoid vaccine, inactivated.
Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae type B, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus. Diphtheria causes a thick coating in the nose, throat, and airway. It can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) can cause...
Diphtheria, haemophilus influenzae type B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus. Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Haemophilus B bacteria can infect the lungs or throat, and can also spread to the blood, bones, joints, brain, or...
Diphtheria, hepatitis B, pertussis, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus. Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Hepatitis is a serious disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis B causes inflammation of the liver, vomiting, and jaundice (yellowing of the...
Diphtheria, pertussis acellular, polio, and tetanus are serious diseases caused by bacteria or virus. Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Pertussis (whooping cough) causes severe long-lasting episodes of cough that can interfere with eating, drinking, or breathing. Pertussis...
Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis are serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, or death. Tetanus (lockjaw) causes painful tightening of the muscles that can lead to "locking" of the jaw so the victim cannot open the mouth, swallow, or breathe...
Brand Name(s): Daptacel ®, Infanrix ®, Kinrix ® (as a combination product containing Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids, Acellular Pertussis, Polio Vaccine), Pediarix ® (as a combination product containing Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids, Acellular Pertussis, Hepatitis B, Polio Vaccine), Pentacel ® (as a combination product...
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Adacel, Boostrix, Infanrix. Generic Name: Tdap Vaccine (generic for Adacel), Tdap Vaccine (generic for Boostrix)
Vaccine to prevent a bacterial infection. Brand Name(s): Daptacel. Generic Name: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Vaccine.
This medicine will be given to you at the doctor's office. This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle. This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription...
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Dipyridamole oral is used to prevent blood clots after heart valve replacement surgery. Dipyridamole injection is given as part of a test that shows how well your heart is pumping blood. This is sometimes called a "stress test." Dipyridamole may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
This medicine is used for the following purposes: prevent blood clots, stroke, prevent heart attack. Generic Name: Dipyridamole.
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During direct ophthalmoscopy, a doctor looks at each of your eyes using a viewing instrument containing a light (ophthalmoscope). The doctor can see the back of your eye with the ophthalmoscope and will look for eye damage or diseases.
Directly observed therapy (DOT) is done when it is very important that a person takes every dose of medicine. For DOT, a health professional watches each time a person takes their medicine. During DOT, a person must go to a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office to take the medicine. Or a health professional may come to a...
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Diroximel fumarate is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease). . Diroximel fumarate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
For multiple sclerosis. Brand Name(s): Vumerity. Generic Name: Diroximel Fumarate.
What are public health threats? Public health threats are events or disasters that can affect you and your community. Some examples of public health threats are: Natural disasters. Disease outbreaks. Accidents involving hazardous substances. Terrorist attacks. Racial attacks. Active shooters or other violence in public...
Disc batteries are small, round batteries used in toys, cameras, watches, and other devices. Because of the chemicals they can release, they can cause serious problems if they are swallowed or get stuck in an ear or the nose. Small magnets used in household items and objects that contain a lot of lead (such as bullets...
Disc batteries (also called button cell batteries) are found in toys, watches, hearing aids, cameras, calculators, and some remote-controlled devices. These batteries are small, usually less than 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) across, and can be easily inserted into the nose. A disc battery in the nose must be removed immediately...
Discectomy is surgery to remove lumbar (low back) herniated disc material that is pressing on a nerve root. It's often done as microdiscectomy, which uses a special microscope to view the disc and nerves. This larger view allows the surgeon to use a smaller cut (incision). And this causes less damage to surrounding...
