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The pregnant traveller

… motion sickness, talk to your health care provider about medications that might help. How can I protect myself … and infant. Pregnant women cannot take certain anti-malaria medications and should avoid travel to areas where anti-malaria medications are required. If you must travel, visit your …
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Community evacuation information for seniors

… Tell your support network about any health conditions or medications. Show them how to use specialized medical … kit Special items, such as extra eyeglasses, prescription medications or other supplies required for medical … any chronic conditions and recent surgeries List of your medications and copies of prescriptions Extra dentures and …
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Prenatal ultrasound

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Health advice for travellers

… for a letter stating your medical history and prescribed medications. Carry a medical aid kit with medications, and other supplies you need for your trip While …
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Hearing loss in adults

… The most common causes are viral or bacterial infections, medications that harm the sensory cells in the inner ear, or …
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Home isolation for Tuberculosis TB

… the home isolation instructions and by taking your TB medications. You can also help protect your family and …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… These difficulties can start because of normal aging, medications, dental problems or medical treatments like … their throat regularly Refuse certain foods, fluids or medications Have lung congestion or a chronic respiratory … is followed at all times when serving food, beverages or medications A person’s adaptive eating aids (such as …
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Travelling with children

… of malaria are much more serious in children. Malaria medications available for children are limited. Breastfed … been travelling or living. Do not give antibiotics or other medications to children to stop diarrhea unless advised by a …
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Managing constipation with diet adults

… enough fluids Not getting enough physical activity Use of medications such as antacids with aluminum or calcium, … antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium … talk to your health care provider before taking any new medications, including laxatives. For more nutrition …
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Yellow fever vaccine