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… Diabetes Care Plan On this page: Your Plan Your Plan Your name: Date: You … kg kg Blood Pressure ______ / ______ ______ / ______. Home blood glucose testing Keeping your blood sugar in your … have them. Test How often Date Complete eye exam Once a year. If you don't have any signs of diabetic retinopathy, …
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… Last updated August 11, 2013 If you're planning to have your baby in a hospital, pack a bag ahead of time. Here are some … bedroom slippers large sanitary pads clothes to wear home For the baby: Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards …
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… Coughs, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … a cough? Yes Cough No Cough How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on …
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… Abuse and Neglect On this page: Overview What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms Effects on a Child's Health … get them to a safe place and stay there. This may be the home of a close friend or family member or a domestic … or other health issue, such as: Being a premature baby. Babies born early often add emotional and financial …
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… public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in Canada continues to rise. Canada is one of the … 5 minutes. A second dose of naloxone may be needed if the first dose does not restore normal breathing. The effects of … people may have an allergy to naloxone. What is B.C.’s Take Home Naloxone program? In August 2012, B.C.’s Take Home …
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… and have higher self-esteem. When to call a doctor Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate … the stress or to prevent stress. Caring for your child at home Encourage your child to use the toilet whenever he or … child wear a diaper. That may make him or her feel like a baby. Wearing disposable underwear like Pull-Ups may help. …
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… There are ways to reduce the risks, such as by making your home smoke-free. How harmful is second-hand tobacco smoke? … or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, …
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… On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … for most children with a UTI is oral antibiotics and home care. Home care includes helping your child drink extra … and young children often get another UTI after their first UTI. If an infection comes back (recurs), it usually …
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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … at 2 months of age. It is given as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 4 … dose 2 months 2nd dose 4 months It is important that your baby gets the rotavirus vaccine on time. The first dose of …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … smaller portions Cool very hot items at room temperature at first. Place them in the fridge when steaming stops Leave … 3 hours. It’s best to pack these just before leaving the home Use ice packs in a lunch box, or store lunches in the …
