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… may help you communicate with and support your teenager during a time of uncertainty and change. Stay connected. Go … fair, and consistent about your rules, your teen will know what to expect. Also, doing this helps you to respond to problems …
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… pass stools. It's important to protect a child from injury during a seizure. Fever seizures usually last 1 to 3 … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment …
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… Overview Self-Care What is tennis elbow? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral … longer for the pain to go away. You may start to feel pain during everyday activities, like lifting a jug of milk. How … elbow include: Using the correct techniques and movements during activities. If you feel that things you do at work …
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… Overview Self-Care What is a tendon injury (tendinopathy)? Tendons are the … use the tendon, and you may have more pain and stiffness during the night or when you get up in the morning. How is … or painful. Pain and stiffness that may be worse during the night or when you get up in the morning. …
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… diagnosis. Questions to ask the doctor include: What are the treatment options? How long do you expect my loved one to live? What do you expect to happen with this diagnosis? What
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… On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … Overview Self-Care What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is a … or weakness in the back, buttocks, legs, and feet. What causes it? The most common cause of lumbar spinal …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune … visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . What are the benefits of hepatitis B immune globulin? HBIg … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are waterborne infections? Waterborne infections are … Runoff from landfills, septic fields and sewer pipes What is an outbreak? When many people get sick from an … spread by food, or directly from other people or animals. What are the symptoms of waterborne infections? Many people …
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… the water is questionable You have a weakened immune system What is the best way to disinfect water? Boiling water is … chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package What if the water is heavily contaminated or polluted with … You must find an alternate safe potable source of water. What if the water is cloudy or murky? Cloudy water can …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The Tdap-IPV vaccine protects … important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of Tdap-IPV vaccine? The Tdap-IPV … number. It is important to always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …