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The importance of vaccines Vaccines are key to preventing disease. Vaccines benefit both the people who get them and the vulnerable, unvaccinated people around them. That’s because the infection is less likely to spread through the community if most people…

Many problems that can affect your child’s vision require clinical care by a physician or other health care professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview. © 2000-2024 The StayWell…

Post the poison control center phone number where you can easily see it. Or program it into your phone. The universal phone number in the U.S. is 800-222-1222. Calls are routed to your local poison control center. …

What is Chinese medicine? Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a system of medicine that has been used for thousands of years. TCM is founded on the belief that Qi, or the vital life force, flows through the body and, when balanced,…

Chiropractic medicine focuses on the link between the body’s structure and functions. These include the muscles, bones, and nervous system. A key part of chiropractic medicine is the belief that the body can heal itself when the necessary materials (such as…

Does this test have other names? Chlamydophila pneumoniae (C. pneumoniae) (swab), throat culture, pneumonia testing What is this test? If your healthcare provider suspects you have C. pneumoniae, they may do a swab test of your nose or throat to…

Does this test have other names? C. trachomatis test, CZ test, chlamydia test What is this test? This test looks for Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample of cells collected by your healthcare provider. C. trachomatis bacteria cause chlamydia. Chlamydia…

Does this test have other names? No. What is this test? This test looks for Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria in a sample of cells collected from your urine. C. trachomatis bacteria cause chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection…

What is CHG bathing? Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is a cleaning product that kills germs. Daily baths with CHG reduce the spread of infections in hospitals. CHG baths are especially helpful in intensive care units (ICUs). For several reasons, patients staying…

Does this test have other names? Cl, serum chloride test What is this test? This test will find out how much chloride is in your blood and help your healthcare provider figure out if you may have certain kidney problems.…

Does this test have other names? Urine chloride What is this test? This test measures the amount of chloride in your urine. Your body tries to keep its acid-base (pH) level in balance. But certain conditions can cause an imbalance.…

What is cholangitis? Cholangitis is swelling (inflammation) of the bile duct system that results from infection. The bile duct system carries bile from your liver and gallbladder into the first part of your small intestine (the duodenum). In most cases,…