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Results 1 - 10 of 104 for prevent OR prevnar
  1. How to wear a face mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (image) 
    Wearing well-fitting face masks helps prevent the spread of COVID-19. For masks to work, they have to be worn properly. Choose a mask with two or more ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19946.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Face masks prevent the spread of COVID-19 (image) 
    Images ... Using face masks correctly in public settings helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 spreads to people within close contact ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19945.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Handwashing (image) 
    ... best way to avoid spreading germs to help prevent infection. ... best way to avoid spreading germs to help prevent infection.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientimages/000269.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chest tube insertion - series (image) 
    ... numb the patient. Medications may be used to prevent or treat infection (antibiotics). ... re-expand the lung, assist with drainage, and prevent normal fluids from collecting in the lungs.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100008_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Vasectomy - series (image) 
    ... the surgical division of the vas deferens. Vasectomy prevents sperm from being released into semen during ejaculation, ... men who are certain that they wish to prevent future pregnancies (permanent sterilization). Vasectomy is not recommended ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100106_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Anterior vaginal wall repair (surgical treatment of urinary incontinence) - series (image) 
    ... Stool softeners and laxatives may be prescribed to prevent straining with bowel movements since this can cause ... to take stool softeners or gentle laxatives to prevent constipation and straining with bowel movements.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100110_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Barrier methods of birth control - series (image) 
    Barrier methods of birth control prevent pregnancy by making sure that sperm and egg do not meet. ... the cap facing the vagina. The cervical cap prevents pregnancy by blocking the sperm from entering the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100107_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Omphalocele repair - series (image) 
    ... NG tube) to keep the stomach empty to prevent choking on or breathing in (aspiration) stomach contents ... in an isolette (incubator) to keep warm and prevent infection. Oxygen is given and mechanical ventilation is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100033_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Gastroschisis repair - series (image) 
    ... tube) to keep the stomach empty and to prevent choking on or breathing in of stomach contents ... in an isolette (incubator) to keep warm and prevent infection. The baby will be given oxygen and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100023_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Birth control pill - series (image) 
    ... are necessary to produce a successful pregnancy. To prevent pregnancy, birth control pills affect how these organs ... is pregnant. Ovulation will then not occur, which prevents pregnancy.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100108_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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