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Parents must carefully consider if the time is right to expand their family. This video details the factors to keep in mind before attempting another pregnancy.
Some physicians recommend that women wait 18 months before trying to conceive a second child, but some mothers may choose to delay pregnancy even longer. Infants require a substantial amount of time and energy, which is why you should wait until your first child is sufficiently grown to have another baby. It’s also important to be fit and strong before pregnancy so that you can keep up with the demands of your growing baby and previous children. Before getting pregnant, consult your doctor about your current health.
Regional Medical Center of San Jose offers preconception advice for San Jose area residents. To schedule an appointment to discuss your family planning needs, call (888) 762-8881.
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If you’re like most parents, you felt an urgency to protect your newborn from the moment you first held her. Regional Medical Center of San Jose urges parents to further safeguard their infants with immunizations. When administered as recommended, vaccinations can benefit not only the health of your child, but also the community at large.
Protect Your Baby
Physician-approved immunizations can ward off more than a dozen potentially fatal diseases. Illnesses like the measles or whooping cough may not seem like immediate dangers to your child, but their presence is still evident. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports, foregoing vaccinations can result in an outbreak of a particular disease that may result in widespread illness and death, such as the Japanese whooping cough epidemic of 1979.
Bolster His Immune System
Both the very young and very old suffer from inferior immune systems, compared with those of healthy adults. Infants are thus highly susceptible to a number of diseases. When you have your child undergo the recommended immunizations, you provide him with the means to fortify his immune system as he grows and becomes stronger. The antibodies from his vaccinations can then protect him from future illnesses throughout his younger years.
Safeguard the Greater Community
Immunizations are most effective when the greater community understands their widespread benefits. It’s important that parents recognize the fundamental role that vaccinations play in protecting the youngest generation from sickness. When you choose not to immunize your child, you put his health and that of other children at risk. To provide the young with the greatest possibility of a healthy life, be sure to have your infant vaccinated as directed by your physician.
Would you like to discuss your immunization concerns with a medical professional? Call Regional Medical Center of San Jose at (888) 762-8881 to schedule an appointment. We also offer up-to-the-minute ER wait times for our San Jose area patients who require emergency room assistance.
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Regional Medical Center of San Jose recommends that patients take the necessary precautions to protect their health before a major illness occurs. Men in particular are urged to get regular physicals and screenings to identify early signs of medical conditions. Our San Jose hospital offers orthopedics, heart disease, neurological services, as well as urology and oncology treatment options specifically geared toward our male patients. Men often participate in activities such as drinking and smoking that may be detrimental to their health. They may also suffer from undue levels of stress as a result of their professional responsibilities. Regional Medical Center of San Jose aims to combat the most pressing issues facing men today with our specialized men’s health services. With the proper preventative care, we hope to give our male patients the opportunity to lead long and healthy lives.
When did you last receive a physical? If it’s been more than five years, call Regional Medical Center of San Jose at (888) 762-8881 to make an appointment. Don’t let a lapsed checkup undermine your health and wellbeing.
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As its name implies, the emergency room handles all urgent medical crises. However, many emergency facilities, like the one at Regional Medical Center of San Jose, most often see patients suffering from the following ailments. If you or a loved one suffers an urgent medical concern, be sure to seek professional help as soon as possible.
Lacerations
People frequently experience cuts, and in most cases, they can adequately attend to their own medical needs. By cleaning the wound and applying firm pressure to it, a cut will typically cease bleeding in a matter of minutes. However, if you suffer a deep or large laceration that does not stop bleeding on its own, seek emergency room care. Excessive blood loss can result in dizziness or even unconsciousness. If the wound is extremely deep, it may sever a muscle or nerve, which requires expert medical intervention.
Stomach Discomfort
Sudden or severe abdominal pain also necessitates medical intervention. If your stomach discomfort persists or intensifies for more than a day, seek emergency help. Abdominal pain may indicate a number of conditions, including gallstones, appendicitis, or ulcers—all of which only a healthcare provider can remedy.
Sprains
Many people come to the emergency room with joint sprains. A sprain constitutes a stretching or tearing of the ligaments that help form the joint. Upon receiving a sprain diagnosis, most patients will be advised to use RICE therapy, which involves rest, ice, compression, and elevation. Though you may not deem it necessary to visit an emergency room in the event of a sprain, it’s important to have a medical professional rule out the possibility of a fracture.
Regional Medical Center of San Jose offers swift and effective emergency room care for San Jose area residents. If you are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, call us at (888) 762-8881. We also recommend that our patients visit our website to find out our most current ER wait times.
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As a first-time parent, you want to do what’s best for your child, but may not know exactly how to go about it. This video explains how immunizations can help your infant stay healthy throughout childhood and adolescence.
When given according to your doctor’s recommendations, immunizations can protect your infant from more than a dozen diseases, including the mumps, measles, and chickenpox. Though vaccinations may result in mild discomfort to your baby, they are central to her health. On its own, a baby’s immune system cannot fight these potentially life-threatening illnesses. With the proper immunizations, however, she can build the antibodies she needs to prevent future sicknesses.
If you have more questions about how immunizations can help your child, call Regional Medical Center of San Jose at (888) 762-8881. Our pediatric specialists offer friendly and easy-to-understand information for first-time parents in the greater San Jose region.
