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… to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB bacteria to other … if you must go to medical appointments and when health care providers come to your home Cover your mouth and nose …
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… caused by the nerve toxin. If botulism is not treated, advanced symptoms may cause paralysis of the arms, legs, and … for weeks, along with intensive medical and nursing care. After several weeks, the paralysis slowly improves. … caused by the nerve toxin. If botulism is not treated, advanced symptoms may cause paralysis of the arms, legs, and …
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… Periods On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … test No Positive home pregnancy test Have you been planning to get pregnant? Yes Preparing for pregnancy No … affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and …
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… have these symptoms. When should my child see a health care provider? You cannot be sure your child has roseola … may recommend that you make an appointment with your health care provider or if they think your child’s illness is … illness. If your child has had a seizure, see your health care provider as soon as possible to rule out a serious …
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… make based on your values. You can put your wishes in an advance directive. For more tips, see: Heart Problems: … make based on your values. You can put your wishes in an advance directive. For more tips, see: Heart Problems: …
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… vitamin B12 levels. Discuss with a dietitian or your health care provider if you have questions about supplementation. … and herbal remedies. Check with your pharmacist or health care provider to see if a supplement or herbal remedy is … use cannabis, smoke or vape, discuss with a health care provider, public health nurse or pharmacist . They can …
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… Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines Condition … treatment. Even if you, your child, or someone else you care about has only a couple of the signs of an eating … anorexia? It can be very scary to realize that someone you care about has an eating disorder. But you can help. If you …
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… to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer under your … tip each time, and follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully Gently tug on the ear, pulling it back. This will … only if you are comfortable doing so and a health care provider has shown you how to do it safely: Cover the …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … dose. Use the dose right after mixing. Do not mix in advance or store for future use. Discard any unused … dose. Use the dose right after mixing. Do not mix in advance or store for future use. Discard any unused …
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… the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: What are … How do I know if I have been exposed to Ebola? For health care workers What are the symptoms of Ebola? Ebola symptoms … with Ebola, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. For information on Ebola, …