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Review Date: 1/18/2007

A vaccine reaction is any injury or condition that occurs as a result of a vaccination to protect against disease. Serious reactions to vaccines are exceedingly rare, and vaccination carries far less risk than contracting the disease it prevents.
Review Date: 11/10/2004

The vagina is the female organ that connects the uterus and cervix to the outside of the body.
Review Date: 8/17/2007

Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the uterus that occurs between menstrual periods.
Review Date: 5/23/2006

Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy is bleeding coming through the vagina during pregnancy, for any reason.
Review Date: 5/23/2006

A vaginal cyst is a closed sac on or under the vaginal lining that contains fluid or semisolid material.
Review Date: 1/23/2007

Vaginal discharge refers to secretions from the vagina. Such discharge can vary in:Consistency (thick, pasty, thin)Color (clear, cloudy)Smell (normal, odorless, bad odor)
Review Date: 8/17/2007

Review Date: 11/9/2007

Vaginal itching is a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area (vulva). The itching may cause a desire to scratch the affected area.
Review Date: 11/9/2007

A vaginal tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the vagina, a female reproductive organ.
Review Date: 9/11/2006

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