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… children are routinely given in grade 6 and grade 9 (and other grades if children are behind in immunization or at … Files for immunizations given in school will be sent home. Parents or guardians and their children are encouraged …
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… (complete). There is no feeling or movement of the areas of your body that are controlled by your lowest sacral nerves. This means that you don't have … against gravity means moving up. An example is raising your hand to your mouth when you are sitting up. D …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … wrong dose/strength. Using this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or breathing problems … may cause very serious side effects, including death. Also, other medications can affect the removal of codeine from …
Medical tests
… partly controls serum osmolality. Water constantly leaves your body as you breathe, sweat, and urinate. If you do not … also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal range may … also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal range may …
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… for coronary artery disease. Being overweight increases your chances of having risk factors for the disease. These … for coronary artery disease. Weight loss often improves other risk factors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol … for coronary artery disease. Weight loss often improves other risk factors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol …
Medical tests
… Test Overview Laryngoscopy is an examination that lets your doctor look at the back of your throat, your voice box … before the procedure. Be sure you have someone to take you home. Anesthesia and pain medicine will make it unsafe for … the test and how soon to do it. If you take aspirin or some other blood thinner, ask your doctor if you should stop …
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… relieve the pain. Breast pain can get worse with changes in your hormone levels or changes in the medicines you are … the next period) relieve cyclic breast pain as well as other premenstrual symptoms. Eating a very low-fat diet. … the next period) relieve cyclic breast pain as well as other premenstrual symptoms. Eating a very low-fat diet. …
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… Overview Follow instructions from your physiotherapist or other health professional for stretching and strengthening …
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… Seek help if: You suspect child abuse or elder abuse . Call your local child or adult protective agency, police, or a … of intimate partner violence (IPV) . You have trouble controlling your anger with a child or other person in your care. Resources are available for help …
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… to the sun (phototoxic reaction), or it can spread to other areas of the skin (photoallergic reaction). If you think that your skin changes may be caused by a medicine: Call the … to the sun (phototoxic reaction), or it can spread to other areas of the skin (photoallergic reaction). If you …
