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A. Adults need immunizations (“shots”) to prevent serious diseases. You should get a tetanus-diphtheria shot every ten years. At age 65 you should get a pneumococcal (“pneumonia”) shot and begin having influenza (“flu”) shots every year.
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Q. What is vaginitis? A. Vaginitis (“vaj-in-i-tis”) is an inflammation of the vagina that causes vaginal discharge (fluid from the vagina), irritation, and itching. Many women with vaginitis also have...
Q. What are uterine fibroids? A. Uterine fibroids are lumps of body cells and tissues that grow in the wall of the uterus (womb). The fibroids can grow alone or in groups. They may grow within the wall of the uterus...
Q. What is pelvic inflammatory (“in-flam-ma-tor-ee”) disease (PID)? A. PID is an infection of a woman’s uterus, ovaries, and/or fallopian tubes. Untreated, PID can cause infertility (not being able to...
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