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… include: Worsening symptoms of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency room visits and hospital stays Premature (early) death, particularly among people who have a higher … A respirator is a mask that fits tight around the mouth and nose. For more information, visit …
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… group of antibiotics known as carbapenems. You might also hear the terms Carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) … applying personal care products, touching your face, nose or eyes, and after using the toilet. Wash your hands …
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… The transducer creates sound waves that the human ear cannot hear. The ultrasound machine detects sound waves that bounce … 2D ultrasound has been used in pregnancy for over 50 years. Many studies have been done to determine if a medical …
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… offer human milk if you’re able to, until your baby is 2 years or older. Why is human milk good for my baby? Human … development Results in fewer infections, such as pneumonia, ear infections and diarrhea, compared to babies who are not … decide how long to feed for. Start feeding when they show early signs of hunger and stop when they show signs of …
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… A second booster dose is not required for at least 10 years. Who is most at risk? Infants and elderly are most at … July to October, or over 6 months during the rest of the year. What are the benefits of the vaccine? The Japanese … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur, your …
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… the whites of the eyes turn pink or red. It can cause teary, red, itchy eyes, and the eyelids may be swollen. Pus … that is not a serious threat to health. It will often clear up by itself in 7 to 10 days. Sometimes pinkeye can be a … be followed for up to 10 days after pinkeye has been diagnosed or as long as the eye is red. Here are some good rules …
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… It’s an infection of the airways and lungs. It often appears as a bright red rash on the face, especially in … "slapped cheek" disease. It’s most common in late winter to early spring. What are the symptoms of fifth disease? Many of the symptoms, including fever, rash, cough or runny nose, also occur in other illnesses. About a quarter of all …
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… called Tubersol® under the top layer of skin on your forearm. Second appointment You must go back to the clinic 48 … may include hives, difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health … epinephrine (adrenaline) and transfer by ambulance to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you …
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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus … that get the vaccine. At most, this could affect 1 baby a year in B.C. By comparison, each year in B.C. about 1 in … may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should this reaction occur your …
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… aggressively. They may show a variety of signs, including fearfulness, aggression, lethargy, appearing unusually tame, excessive drooling, difficulty … may be a result of rabies or other infections such as White Nose Syndrome. Some bats with rabies may appear to behave …
