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Tetanus diphtheria pertussis polio Tdap-IPV vaccine

… There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, …
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Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… There is no need to delay getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, …
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Opioids and adult children

… slow, shallow breathing or snoring; trouble breathing; cold, clammy skin; trouble walking or talking. If you …
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Pelvic Examination

… vagina. If a metal speculum is used, the metal may feel cold. The speculum may be warmed with water or lubricated … vagina. If a metal speculum is used, the metal may feel cold. The speculum may be warmed with water or lubricated …
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Heart Failure Taking Medicines Properly

… Keeping medicines in a place that is too hot or too cold may keep them from working right. Ask your doctor or … Keeping medicines in a place that is too hot or too cold may keep them from working right. Ask your doctor or …
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Cancer Controlling Cancer Pain

… well-being. Things you can try at home include heat and cold treatments, gentle massage, physical activity, and … well-being. Things you can try at home include heat and cold treatments, gentle massage, physical activity, and …
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Epilepsy Taking Your Medicines Properly

… properly. Keeping medicines in a place that is too hot, too cold, or too humid (a place that is humid has a lot of water … properly. Keeping medicines in a place that is too hot, too cold, or too humid (a place that is humid has a lot of water …
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Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci VRE

… are not usually spread through the air like the common cold or influenza (flu) virus unless you have VRE pneumonia … are not usually spread through the air like the common cold or influenza (flu) virus unless you have VRE pneumonia …
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Scaphoid Fracture of the Wrist

… your wrist higher than the level of your heart and to use cold packs or ice to reduce swelling. Your doctor may also … your wrist higher than the level of your heart and to use cold packs or ice to reduce swelling. Your doctor may also …
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Alcohol use

… amount for women. Time Despite common beliefs that coffee, cold showers or exercise can sober you up more quickly, time …