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… multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care … constipation or make it worse. Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. …
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… blue-grey in colour. This is called an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Hib vaccine? Children between 2 months and 59 months of age (under 5 years) should get the Hib vaccine. It is usually combined with … called epiglottitis. A child with this infection may have severe difficulty breathing and may need an emergency …
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… especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected with HTLV-1 you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly … by transfusion has been virtually eliminated in Canada. Should I get tested? No, unless you have a HTLV-1-associated …
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… age of 70 have hearing problems. People over the age of 60 should schedule routine hearing tests every 2 years. If hearing loss is detected, hearing tests should be conducted once a year. What are the signs that you … treated with corticosteroids. This type of hearing loss should be considered a medical emergency. Anyone who …
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… have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, including deafness, eye problems, … (you have not had the disease or been immunized), you should get the MMR vaccine, and then wait 1 month before … The doctor or triage nurse can make sure that you are taken into a closed area for an examination and attend the …
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… clear and watery. Do not collect saliva for this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB … can collect the 3 sputum samples on the same day or if you should collect the sputum on separate days. Follow the … Do not touch inside the sputum bottle or inside the cap Take a deep breath. Hold the air for a few seconds. Breathe …
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… share personal care items that may have blood on them What should I do if I prick myself with a used needle? Follow … are well-tolerated with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 … patients are cured of HCV. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these …
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… haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to … against tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 years. … direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe breathing problems. It can also cause heart failure …
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… people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If diarrhea is severe or does not improve after 24 hours, start drinking …
