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… Spondylolisthesis On this page: … joint that you've had since birth (congenital). A joint damaged by an accident or other trauma. A vertebra with a … fracture caused from overuse of the joint. A joint damaged by an infection or arthritis. Spondylolisthesis affects …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview Overview Amputation is the removal of a body … Do all you can to keep the wound clean and avoid further injury to the area. Mild bleeding usually stops on its own … Do all you can to keep the wound clean and avoid further injury to the area. Mild bleeding usually stops on its own …
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… Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) On this page: … In Canada, HPV vaccination is recommended for females aged 9 to 45 and for males aged 9 to 26. For best protection from the vaccine, it …
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… Malaria On this page: What is malaria? … include: Fever. This is the most common symptom. Chills. Headache. Sweats. Fatigue. Nausea and vomiting. Body aches. … include: Fever. This is the most common symptom. Chills. Headache. Sweats. Fatigue. Nausea and vomiting. Body aches. …
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… Teens With Diabetes: Issues for Parents On this page: Overview Overview The teen years … Common ways that teens with diabetes rebel Your teenager may be very mature and assume the right amount of … supervision will be fairly easy. On the other hand, teenage rebellion is normal. To rebel, teens with diabetes may: …
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… Tapping the Power of Optimism On this page: Overview Overview What … about. And if you need support or advice, you can plan ahead with the right people before the surgery. When … use larger handwriting or a favourite colour. Look ahead. Picture yourself doing something that feels good. …
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… Cholesterol Treatment Guidelines On this page: Overview Overview The … on most, if not all days of the week. Don't smoke. Manage other health problems. Statins You and your doctor can … You have diabetes and any of the following is true: You are age 40 or older. You are age 30 or older and have had …
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… Immunizations: Questions Parents Ask On this page: Common Questions Vaccine Safety … to work best with a child's immune system at certain ages and at certain times. The schedule is set up so that … child gets the best protection possible at the earliest age possible from the fewest shots possible. Experts review …
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… Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy On this page: Overview Overview Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy develops between ages 12 and 18. People with the disorder tend to have … morning. People with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy have average intelligence and do not have other brain or nerve …
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… Hepatitis B: Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity On this page: Overview Overview A … are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age. With the exception of infants, a post-vaccination test … are infected with HBV should be tested at 9 to 15 months of age. With the exception of infants, a post-vaccination test …