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- cancer of the esophagus
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- anesthesia complications
- asthma
- atherosclerosis
- bone and muscle pain
- cancer of the mouth
- cancer of the nose
- cancer of the pancreas
- cancer of the throat
- cataracts
- cervical cancer
- congestive heart failure
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- decreased endurance
- depression
- disgusting to kiss
- dizziness
- erectile dysfunction
- eye irritation
- failed dental implants
- fire deaths
- heart attacks
- impaired lung function
- impaired sense of taste
- increased heart rate
- increased respiratory symptoms
- infections
- infections after surgery
- irregular menstrual periods
- kidney damage
- long-term problems in children of mothers who smoke
- lower estrogen levels
- lung cancer
- periodontal disease
- pleasant feelings
- poor perfusion
- poorer general health
- poorer response to immunizations
- premature birth
- problems during pregnancy
- respiratory infections
- skin irritation
- slow healing after bone surgery
- slow healing after mouth surgery
- slow healing after surgery
- slow healing of broken bones
- small baby size
- snoring
- squamous cell carcinoma
- stroke
- substance abuse
- throat problems
- ulcer
- urinary tract problems
- use despite harmful effects
- withdrawal symptoms
poorer response to immunizations
the bottom line
Because smokers' immune systems do not work as well as those of nonsmokers, smokers' bodies don't respond as well to immunizations, such as flu vaccine and hepatitis B vaccine. This means that smokers who get these shots are not as well protected against the diseases as nonsmokers are.
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When you get immunizations (shots) to protect you against infectious diseases, the immunizations work by stimulating your immune system to respond to a certain type of foreign substance, which is given to you in a safe form. This prepares your body to respond effectively if you are exposed to the real disease.
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