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… Handwashing On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Handwashing is more than just running … your risk of catching or spreading a cold or influenza. Before, during, and after you prepare food. This reduces your … Handle garbage, use the phone, or shake hands. Public health experts recommend the following steps for …
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… Budesonide Suspension For Nebulizer - Inhalation On this page: Uses Other Uses How … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or …
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… and Mallet Toes On this page: Conditions Basics Related Information Conditions Basics What are hammer, claw, and … can cause the toe muscles to get out of balance. If a shoe forces a toe to stay in a bent position for too long, the … Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and past health and do a physical examination. Your doctor will want …
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… Surgical Abortion When to Call a Doctor Self-Care Related Information Overview What is an abortion? Abortion … a miscarriage. How will you know what decision is right for you? For some, the choice to have an abortion is clear. … best type for you may depend on things such as your past health, where you live, and how many weeks pregnant you are. …
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… Feeding your baby formula: Before you start Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 69a Child Nutrition Series …
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… System Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic system work together to keep … as anemia. Maybe you're about to get a blood test to check for health problems. Whatever the case, our topics can help … Complete Blood Count (CBC) Coombs Test C-Peptide Test C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test D-Dimer Test Ferritin Test Fetal …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … However, recent rates of syphilis have increased greatly for cisgender women leading to congenital syphilis cases. … Late latent stage is when a person has a syphilis infection for more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 26 Download PDF Document English … reapply every couple of hours, after swimming, or following active play time. Swimmers and those who sweat heavily …
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… Valvuloplasty for Aortic Valve Stenosis On this page: Treatment Overview … that carries blood to the body (aorta) is narrow. That forces the heart to pump harder to get enough blood through … congenital heart disease: A scientific statement for healthcare professionals from the American Heart …
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… Lymph Node Removal (Lymphadenectomy) for Melanoma On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect … farther (metastasizing). General anesthesia is usually used for the surgery. An incision is made in the skin over the … National Cancer Institute (2012). Melanoma Treatment PDQ—Health Professional Version . Available online: …