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… time. As a precaution, people with weakened immune systems should not get the live vaccine. Myth: The influenza … may have a headache, muscle aches or tiredness. People who receive the live attenuated influenza vaccine may have mild … vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for allergies …
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… a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is sickle … or how bad they will be. During the first 6 months of life, infants have a high level of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) in … instructions on how to treat pain at home. Your plan should also tell you when you need to go to the hospital if …
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… It can be hard to find time for in-person mental health care. Luckily, online video counselling, or teletherapy, can help people get the support they need. Teletherapy has lots of benefits. … It can be hard to find time for in-person mental health care. Luckily, online video counselling, or teletherapy, can …
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… If your child has symptoms of Reye syndrome, get medical care right away, even if your child has not had a recent … other problems. While in the hospital, your child will receive medicines to reduce brain swelling and will get other supportive care. Reye syndrome can be scary for you and your …
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… your pain, remember these safety tips. Follow directions carefully. It's easy to misuse opioids if you take a dose … take-home naloxone kit. It can help you—and even save your life—if you take too much of an opioid. You can get naloxone … If side effects still bother you and you wonder if you should keep taking the medicine, call your doctor . He or …
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… for healthy aging It can prevent muscle and bone loss, support brain health, and lower the risk of chronic … (Government of Canada) Healthy eating for seniors handbook Supporting your condition Food safety People ages 60 and … Physical activity Being physically active throughout life, especially as an older adult, is essential to healthy …
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… Tick Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … or make them more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, … years. You don't know when your last shot was. You have not received 3 doses of the tetanus vaccine series. For a clean …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … (mg) with the dose in milliliters (ml). Your pharmacist should show you exactly how much medication to use for each … your doctor's approval. Tell your doctor if you have received flu vaccine in the nose within 2 weeks before …
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… and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … doctor will test you for tuberculosis (TB). Your doctor should also monitor you for symptoms of TB during and after … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through …
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… and blood vessels Physical fitness and function Quality of life Depression, tiredness and even how your brain functions … with your exercise program. It includes worksheets and planning aids. Taking Control of your Physical Recovery … M and N), which are intended to be used with a health care provider. Physical activity after a heart attack (Heart …
