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… 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and … long-lasting protection against HPV The vaccine works best when it is given before being exposed to the virus … disease 5,500 people will develop genital warts People are best protected when they get the HPV vaccine before they …
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… that produces bloody or greenish brown sputum . Find the best antibiotic to treat the infection. (This is called … You may find it hard to swallow. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from this test. Results Some … testing may be done. This testing helps to find the best antibiotic to kill the bacteria or fungus. Even if your …
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… your life. Key points to remember If there is a good chance that your illness can be cured or managed, your … may worry that if they stop treatment, they won't get the best care. If you choose to focus only on hospice palliative … may worry that if they stop treatment, they won't get the best care. If you choose to focus only on hospice palliative …
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… you can. Follow the same schedule as described above. The best day to start using your ring When you start using the … you can. Follow the same schedule as described above. The best day to start using your ring When you start using the …
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… with the caregiving person or people in your life. What is best for you? How do you want your health care to make your … with the caregiving person or people in your life. What is best for you? How do you want your health care to make your …
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… When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance your child will get too much medicine. Side effects … When you switch between two medicines, there is a chance your child will get too much medicine. Side effects …
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… the risk of skin sores (pressure injuries). Increase your chance of having the joint stiffen (contracture). Cause pain … arm or leg. You also can learn what activities would be best for you. Try compression stockings to keep fluid from … arm or leg. You also can learn what activities would be best for you. Try compression stockings to keep fluid from …
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… treated with antibiotics. In those cases, there's still a chance that the appendix will need to be removed later. If … appendix can burst. This can cause serious problems. It's best to take out the appendix before it bursts. If your … appendix can burst. This can cause serious problems. It's best to take out the appendix before it bursts. If your …
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… ball (birth ball) are good options. The position that feels best may change as you move through labour. Focused … ball (birth ball) are good options. The position that feels best may change as you move through labour. Focused …
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… gum, lozenges, mouth spray, and inhalers) can increase your chances of quitting smoking. They can relieve nicotine … I'm still smoke-free." — Nancy, age 46 "Cigarettes were my best friend. They went on all my travelling adventures and … I'm still smoke-free." — Nancy, age 46 "Cigarettes were my best friend. They went on all my travelling adventures and …
