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… help decrease low back pain. There is little proof that cold will help. footnote 1 But some people do find that heat … activity or vigorous exercise. Always keep a damp cloth between your skin and the cold pack, and press firmly … skin. Try alternating You may also want to try switching between heat and cold. Use heat for 15 to 20 minutes, then a …
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… stopping some medicines may cause side effects, such as flu-like symptoms and dizziness. Seeing a counsellor works … called neurotransmitters. This helps improve communication between brain cells over time, which can help you feel … called neurotransmitters. This helps improve communication between brain cells over time, which can help you feel …
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… as diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b. For more information see HealthLinkBC File … 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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… tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis b, polio, and haemophilus influenzae  type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine HealthLinkBC File … 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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… next to it. Put some soft padding, such as felt or foam, between your toes before you tape them together. This helps … the skin by putting something soft, such as felt or foam, between your toes before you tape them together. Never tape … you to use crutches, use them as instructed. Put ice or a cold pack on your toe for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Try to …
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… in different ways. For example, it can be done using heat, cold, or chemicals. What the procedure is called depends on … This procedure is done in an operating room and takes between 20 minutes to 1 hour or longer depending on how … This procedure is done in an operating room and takes between 20 minutes to 1 hour or longer depending on how …
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… symptoms of kidney disease, such as shortness of breath or fluid buildup that causes swelling in your legs and feet. … and high cholesterol. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. If you have chronic kidney … and high cholesterol. Get vaccinated against COVID-19, influenza (flu), and pneumonia. If you have chronic kidney …
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… For more information about vaccines see: Inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #12d) Pertussis (whooping …
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… usual. Is under emotional stress. Has an illness, such as influenza (flu) or an infection. Takes a medicine that raises … usual. Is under emotional stress. Has an illness, such as influenza (flu) or an infection. Takes a medicine that …
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… used to temporarily relieve symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (such as … to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray). How …