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… or pinch. Blood test at home Your finger may feel sore after pricking it for a drop of blood for the test. Urine … are present in the urine if: The test strip changes colour after dipping it into the urine. The urine changes colour after placing the test tablet in it. You usually compare the …
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… a wildfire Evacuation information Health care for evacuees After a wildfire Emergency preparedness There are many … area, including community evacuation orders. During and after a wildfire, you may experience issues such as poor air … or order. Canadian Red Cross: Wildfires - Before, During & After Canadian Red Cross: Make an Emergency Plan Government …
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… wall or to treat cancer that has come back (recurred) after treatment. Partial cystectomy takes out part of the … It uses a piece of your small intestine to make a tube. After surgery, the urine passes from the ureters through the … done to treat bladder cancer, you may need other treatments after that. This may include chemotherapy or radiation …
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… of the influenza virus. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …
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… of age and under who did not get a dose of vaccine on or after their 10th birthday Who have been in close contact … protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … headache or muscle soreness may also occur within 24 hours after getting the vaccine. These reactions are mild and …
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… yellow fever. A booster dose of the vaccine is not needed. After you get the vaccine, you will receive a stamped … sometimes fatal infection. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … aching muscles lasting 1 or 2 days can occur 5 to 10 days after getting the vaccine. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… diseases. If your child had a dose of Tdap vaccine on or after their 10th birthday, they do not need a dose in grade … who get pertussis may die. What are the possible reactions after these vaccines? Common reactions may include soreness, … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because there is an extremely …
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… Transplants Preparing for a Transplant At the Hospital After the Transplant Staying Healthy Becoming an Organ Donor … as prescribed. Here are the chances of being alive 5 years after having an organ transplant. These numbers are … Pancreas: About 8 out of 10 people What can you expect after a transplant? After a transplant, many people say they …
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… How to register in other languages Who should register After you register I need help Register to get a family … Translation services are available in over 130 languages. After dialing 8-1-1 , you will be connected with an … when a family doctor or nurse practitioner is available. After you register When a family doctor or nurse …
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… you also protect others. What are possible reactions after the vaccine? Vaccines are very safe. It is much safer … . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare … to the nearest emergency department. If symptoms develop after you leave the clinic, call 9-1-1 or the local …
