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… illness include: Irritability Thirst or dry mouth Fast heart rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy … and/or vomiting Fainting or loss of consciousness Increased heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Unusual confusion … underlying conditions such as obesity, kidney disease, or heart issues. Contact your healthcare provider or go to the …
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… health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and … one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart attack decreases by half. 10 years after quitting, … by half. After 15 years smoke-free, your risk of a heart attack is the same as that of someone who never …
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… be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types of bacteria enter the bloodstream and produce toxins … away. What causes TSS? TSS is caused by toxins made by some types of bacteria. The 2 bacteria that make toxins that can …
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… find a BCTHN distribution site near you, visit Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com/site-finder For more information For more … naloxone program visit the following websites: Toward the Heart https://towardtheheart.com Government of British …
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… Meningococcal quadrivalent vaccines protect against 4 types of meningococcal bacteria: types A, C, Y and W. The vaccines are either polysaccharide … is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, Y and W is very rare in B.C. Although rare, it …
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… as codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and … File #68h Fibre and Your Health. Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… damage to the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people recover completely, but Reye syndrome can …
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… Many foods can help your child get enough iron. There are 2 types of iron found in food: Heme iron: This type is easily …
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… urine production or urine that is very dark Increasing heart rate and rapid, shallow breathing Fever, particularly … People who have chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental …