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… Treating asthma Treatment strategies have been developed to get asthma under control. You may be already taking some of … asthma are at higher risk for serious problems from certain vaccine-preventable diseases. It is recommended that people with asthma and their loved ones get vaccines to reduce the risk of these preventable …
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… A vegan (say "VEE-gun" or "VAY-gun") diet is a type of vegetarian diet. Besides not eating meat, vegans don't eat … disease. Have lower cholesterol levels. Are less likely to get: High blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes. Prostate cancer. … benefits may be related to a diet of mostly fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. How do you get protein? Protein …
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… Osteoarthritis is the type of arthritis that many people get as they age. It can happen at any age, but it is most … down and wears away. When it breaks down, the bones rub together and cause damage and pain. Experts don't know why … joints. Arthritis also makes it harder to bend the joint or get the full range of motion you used to have. The symptoms …
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… jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have … soon as possible. If you have not completed a hepatitis B vaccine series or have not had HBV infection before, … hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and/or hepatitis B vaccine may be recommended. If HBIg is recommended, it works …
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… works if it is started before symptoms appear. It involves getting both rabies immune globulin and the rabies vaccine. For more information see HealthLinkBC File #07b … consider being immunized for rabies before you leave. Get advice at a travel clinic. If you are attacked or bitten …
Medications
… avoid taking with it. See also Drug Interactions section. Get medical help right away if any of these very serious … or abuse. If someone accidentally swallows this drug, get medical help right away. Uses This medication is used to … undiagnosed illness, or if they have recently received a vaccine. In these cases, taking aspirin increases the risk …
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… about them. ADHD: Should My Child Take Medicine for ADHD? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have your child take medicine for … effect of their actions. They may talk or laugh too loud or get more angry than the situation calls for. They may not …
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… for your child to be moody or somewhat grouchy as they get older. But if your child is sad or grouchy for a long … depression. Depression is not a normal part of growing up. Deciding whether your child's behaviour is normal or is a … depression. Depression is not a normal part of growing up. Deciding whether your child's behaviour is normal or is a …
Medications
… before you start using vedolizumab and each time you get a treatment. If you have any questions, ask your doctor … vaccinations. Ask your doctor if you need to receive any vaccines before starting vedolizumab. This medication is … reaction, your treatment will be temporarily stopped. Get medical help right away if you have shortness of breath, …
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… with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low to get it to bleed. Do not squeeze the wound or soak it in … the ways described above, you may need treatment (such as a vaccine or medication) as soon as possible to protect … virus. If you have a serious cut or wound you may need to get the tetanus vaccine depending upon the type of wound and …
