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… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Plan cool activities: find play areas in … visit: Baby’s Best Chance (pg. 93) HealthLinkBC File #70 Breastfeeding or chestfeeding For more safety information on how to keep pregnant or early postpartum individuals safe …
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… to other parts of the body. Minor cuts on the head often cause heavy bleeding. This is because the face and scalp have … Have you had a head injury? Yes Head injury No Head injury How old are you? Less than 4 years Less than 4 years 4 to 59 … matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where …
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… such as walk-in clinics or mental health services. They use the HealthLink BC Directory which lists all health … Support people who have or have had cancer Offer advice on how to care for family or friends with cancer Provide … recommended dosage, or what to do if you: Are pregnant or breastfeeding Accidently miss a dose or take an extra dose …
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… are more watery and loose than normal. Diarrhea has many causes. Changes in diet A child may get diarrhea from a diet … prevent problems, closely watch your child's appearance and how much fluid your child drinks. Normal stool during … infancy may be runny or pasty, especially if the baby is breastfed. Sometimes there is mucus in the stool. Unless …
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… hand, or wrist. Most of the time our body movements don't cause problems. But sometimes symptoms occur from everyday … hand) may be signs of a heart attack . Diabetes may change how the hands normally feel or sense touch. Decreased … matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where …
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… another, everyone has had an elbow problem that may have caused pain or swelling. Most of the time our body movements … the elbow normally. Yes Elbow problem No Elbow problem How old are you? Less than 5 years Less than 5 years 5 years … matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where …
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… or from indoor tanning can harm your skin. It can cause problems right away as well as problems that may develop … premature wrinkling or brown spots. Your skin type affects how easily you get sunburned. People with white or freckled … matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where …
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… bump or fall. Blood leaks into tissues under the skin and causes the black-and-blue colour. As bruises (contusions) … health problem, especially if bruising is minimal or only shows up once in a while. Older adults often bruise easily … matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where …
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… understanding your premenstrual symptoms and then deciding how to treat them. Regardless of whether you have … or anxiety, is likely to be present. However, it is useful for your health professional to know about such … moderate, or severe on each day. Physical changes include: Breast swelling and tenderness. Bloating, water retention, …
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… ). The immune system normally protects the body from viruses and bacteria by producing antibodies to fight them. In … hair extensions, and henna tattoos. Seasonal allergies show up at the same time of the year every year. They are … matches the body parts (such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina) you now have in the area where …
