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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … promptly. Temporary hair loss may occur. Normal hair growth should return after treatment has ended. People using this … doctor, and avoid contact with people who have recently received polio vaccine by mouth or flu vaccine inhaled …
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… vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? Getting vaccinated against … which affects the lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. The symptoms of influenza can be similar … about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza vaccine? Everyone 6 months of age …
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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 … or make them more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, …
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… can be offered from an open cup after 6 months, but it should not replace human milk or formula. Pasteurized … 2 years of age as they do not have enough fat and energy to support growth and development. Can I offer my child … to see if vitamin B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is …
Medical tests
… during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the procedure and how … Make sure your doctor and the hospital have a copy of your advance care plan. If you don't have one, you may want to prepare …
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… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … with HCV after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood products or tissue transplants Tell anyone …
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… and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … will have some kind of urinary problem or injury in their lifetime. Urinary tract problems and injuries can range from … hormone levels may cause changes in the pelvic muscles and supportive structures. These changes can lead to stress …
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… playing with your baby in a caring and nurturing way will support all aspects of their healthy development. As your child grows from newborn to toddler and beyond, play should continue to have an important place in their life and in your relationship with them. The principle of …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … help prevent decreased vision and blindness. After you have received the injection of verteporfin, your doctor will use … given (extravasation). If leaking occurs, the injection should be stopped and a cold pack/compress should be applied …
Medications
… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … are more sensitive to the effects of midazolam. Lower doses should be used for these patients. Lower doses of midazolam … may harm an unborn baby. Newborn babies of mothers who receive this medication late in pregnancy may have symptoms …