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… than in children the same age who do not have implants. Health Canada recommends the following: Your child should … Meningitis Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … MD - Otolaryngology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… kidney donors. A living donor needs to be: In good general health. Free from diseases that can damage the organs, such … To learn more about kidney donation, contact Canadian Blood Services. What tests are done before you become a donor? … will do a physical examination and ask about your past health. You will have a series of lab tests to screen for …
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… A: Fulminant Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis A Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #33) Immunize BC: Hepatitis A Protect … they have the disease. Others may experience symptoms that appear 6 to 12 weeks after being infected with the virus. … C screening & linking to care events, connection to services, and advocacy. … Hepatitis …
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… have cancer. It is common to feel angry, frustrated, or disappointed after cancer surgery or during treatment for … U.S. National Cancer Institute and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You can find this booklet online at …
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… How can you help prevent DVT from travel? Even if you are healthy and have a low risk of blood clots, a long flight or … When to call a doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services if you have pulmonary embolism symptoms, including: … in the soft tissues of your leg. Swelling may also appear as a swollen ridge along a blood vessel that you can …
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… tobacco smoke during pregnancy are more likely to have health problems. Smoking during pregnancy increases the … birth weight. Babies with low weight at birth can have more health problems than those born at normal weight. Some of … Visit the "Quitting smoking: Provincial and territorial services" web page at …
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… sexual act, including touching or grabbing. MST can happen during war, peace, or training. It can be … website at www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/benefits-military… or call 1-844-750-1648. … Abuse or Assault (Rape) Citations Veterans Health Administration (2021). Military sexual trauma. …
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… can get tangled in drains or jets. And body parts can get trapped. Consider keeping hot tubs and spas off-limits to … area. Child Safety: Preventing Drowning Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: …
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… There is a chance that it can cause cancer. Your provincial health plan may cover some keloid treatments, but not others. Your treatment also may not be covered if your health plan thinks it's being done only to improve how the … splints. Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… the breast. Other nearby tissue may also be removed if it appears that cancer may have spread to these areas. All … Reconstruction Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family … Surgical Oncology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …