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Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.
The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
More than 30% of American adults, and about 12% of children utilize health care approaches that were developed outside of conventional medicine.
After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.