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… Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … Canada. The rotavirus vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care …
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… Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects your central nervous system. Over time it can slow or block the nerve signals that control how well your muscles work together and how strong they are. It may cause tingling or pain in parts of your body and decreased vision. Other symptoms of MS can …
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… also feel shaky and cold. You'll also likely be focused on your newly born baby and wanting confirmation that he or she … babies score an Apgar between 7 and 10. Tips for you and your support person Cuddle with your baby on your chest. Partners who want to cut the …
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… 1 to 2 days after the procedure. Carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions after you've had an abortion. If … get instructions, follow this general advice. Do not rinse your vagina with fluids (douche). This could increase your risk of infections that can lead to pelvic inflammatory …
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… are small hard crystals that can form in one or both of your kidneys. They can form when you have high amounts of calcium, oxalate, phosphate or uric acid in your urine. There are different types of kidney stones. This … advice about how to eat can be a bit different. Talk with your health care provider if you are unsure. Over half of …
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… radon. But the construction features and exact location of your house may be just as likely to affect your risk. Even houses right next to each other can have … don't smoke. Radon exposure doesn't cause symptoms. Unless your home or office is tested for high radon levels, you may …
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… take part, you will be offered the standard treatment for your health problem. You can talk to your doctor if you have questions about clinical trials. Why … people who have the same disease. How clinical trials work Your doctor will help you find out if you are eligible to …
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… You may have emotional reactions that are different from your normal ones. For example, you may have fits of crying or laughing that are out of your control. Also, a stroke can leave you with upsetting body changes that take away some of your independence. For example, some people may feel: Sad or …
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… a child shows signs of these feelings. But after some time, your child will realize that the baby is there to stay. … a new baby. Here are ways to prepare older children for your family's new addition. Talk to them about the new baby. … for books about having a new baby in the home. Involve your child in baby prep. Maybe they can help make decisions …
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… lumbar spinal stenosis by asking about the history of your symptoms, doing a physical examination, and using … may include an MRI, CT scan, and X-rays. The tests can help your doctor be sure you have stenosis or can rule out other … getting physiotherapy. Exercise and changing the way you do your activities may also help. Steroid injections to reduce …
