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… covered by the provincial Medical Services Plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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… (such as a blanket) to your pet. Have your pet sniff and check out the item before he or she is in the room with your baby. When the baby comes home for the first time, have a friend or relative stay with the baby in … (such as a blanket) to your pet. Have your pet sniff and check out the item before he or she is in the room with your …
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… to think about: You may not be comfortable sitting at first. But sitting will feel more comfortable over time. … by surgery if their symptoms didn't improve. Both groups were asked about their recovery 2 months after surgery … the non-surgical group. But after 1 year, both treatment groups rated their recovery about the same. footnote 2 If you …
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… with hand, foot and mouth disease is most contagious in the first week of their illness. They can spread the virus to … personal contact such as kissing, or sharing drinking cups, forks or spoons. The virus can also spread through … 15 mL (1 tablespoon) of household bleach into 1 litre (4 cups) of water A weaker solution of bleach should be used to …
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… cardiac rehab program. It is probably most useful to first learn about RPE with a health professional, such as an … should expect a gradual increase in your systolic BP (the first number), while your diastolic BP (the second number) … cardiac rehab program. It is probably most useful to first learn about RPE with a health professional, such as an …
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… Canadian experts recommend giving only breast milk for the first 6 months and continuing to breastfeed for up to two … whole-fat cow's milk. Limit cow's milk to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) per day for children 9 to 24 months old. If you … whole-fat cow's milk. Limit cow's milk to no more than 3 cups (750 mL) per day for children 9 to 24 months old. If you …
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… blood sugar during and after exercise. Good planning means checking blood sugar before, during, and after exercise. … give the right care. Do some pre-exercise planning. Make a checklist that you and your child can follow. Make sure that your child uses it with the gym teacher or coach too. Check your child's blood sugar level before, during, and …
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… You will likely need more than one surgery. The first surgery may be done during the mastectomy, or it may … You will likely need more than one surgery. The first surgery may be done during the mastectomy, or it may …
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… The pathologist may film or record the child talking or may check speech patterns in other ways. Your child may also need a physical examination and other tests to rule out health problems that affect speech … The pathologist may film or record the child talking or may check speech patterns in other ways. Your child may also …
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… get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose … been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st …
