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… An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid …
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… you travel When planning your trip, think of ways to stay healthy while travelling. Visit a travel clinic at least 4 … or buy a first aid kit for common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, …
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… diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure Have congestive heart failure Have … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked … do not have a pre-packaged ORS mix, you can make your own using the recipe below. Use only until you’re able to get …
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… a bite. Diphtheria is a serious communicable disease, causing death in 5 to 10 per cent of cases, with the highest … disease. Rubella infection in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of … heart or lung disorders, weakened immune systems or other chronic medical conditions. Influenza immunization of health …
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… (even “bad” feelings) are normal and that there are healthy ways to respond to them. For example, “I’m feeling … bond that your baby’s brain and body needs to develop in a healthy way. Research also tell us that babies whose cries … your day around a routine that works for your child Have healthy snacks, physical activity and periods of rest each …
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… An immune system weakened by disease or medical treatment Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, chronic hepatitis B or hepatitis C Chronic kidney, heart or lung disease An islet cell or solid …
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… What are the symptoms? A molluscum infection begins as tiny painless bumps that can appear anywhere on the body from 2 … it can be found throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away on their own … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, male and female condoms …
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… Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, … fever, nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the …
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… important for your child’s health. Dental care keep teeth healthy for a lifetime. Healthy baby teeth help children eat … decay can spread deeper into the tooth. The decay can cause pain and infection, and can even damage the underlying adult … at bedtime) Not brushing your child’s teeth daily Not using fluoride tooth paste According to the Canadian Dental …
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… symptoms can include: Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating Itching or … Change in the amount and colour of fluid from the vagina Pain or a burning feeling while urinating Abnormal vaginal … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have …
