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… even death. If you need pain medication, discuss with your healthcare provider about taking something that doesn’t have … your pharmacist or doctor. Herbal products Talk to your healthcare provider before taking any herbal product. Many … also check the label for an NPN or DIN number. Then go to Health Canada’s natural health product website. If you’re …
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… or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may affect another health problem. Always …
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… or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may affect another health problem. Always …
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… Why are NSAIDs used? NSAIDS are used for many different health problems. NSAIDs help with pain and fever. They can … problem called acute kidney injury. NSAIDs can make certain health problems worse, such as heart failure and kidney … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your …
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… joy out of life-and they can take a toll on your physical health. That's why it's so important to learn how to deal … you feel better. Let's say you just learned that you have a health problem. You might tell yourself "My life will never … stomach problems, insomnia, and back pain. Make you feel happier and more optimistic about the future. What else can …
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… breathed out. Older adults and people who have a long-term health condition, such as lung disease, are most at risk for … from when a person is first exposed to MERS until symptoms appear-is usually 5 to 6 days, but it may be as long as 14 … travellers. Check https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/middle-east-re… for more information. U.S. …
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… Why are vaccines important? Immunization schedules Book an appointment Timing of vaccines Vaccine recording and … Note: The vaccine schedules can change. Speak with your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 if you have questions. Immunization tables developed and reviewed by HealthLink BC , BC Ministry of Health , and BC Centre for …
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… Information Colon Polyps Colonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, Proctoscopy) … Citations Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2016). Recommendations on screening for …
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… for almost everyone, but some people should check with a health care provider or a qualified exercise professional … level of physical activity, visit  Helping you make it happen . Monitoring physical activity intensity There are … your body and progress your intensity level to achieve your health or physical activity goals.  Borg Rating of Perceived …
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… Overview Overview If you have diabetes, talk with your health professional (if you haven't already) about how often … record the times that you should test and when to call your health professional for blood sugar problems. Post the … sugar at these other times when I am ill: I need to call my health professional if my blood sugar is below ____. I need …