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… with symptoms around 6 weeks after being infected with HCV. You can clear HCV and still become infected again in the … nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for … with few side effects and are easier to take than older medications (no injections). In 8 to 12 weeks, most …
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… the bronchial tubes swell and produce mucus. This makes you cough. There are two types of bronchitis: Acute Bronchitis usually comes on quickly and gets better after 2 to 3 weeks. Most healthy people who get … better without any problems. But it can be more serious in older adults and children and in people who have other …
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… Speech and language lessons start in the uterus, where your unborn baby hears and responds to familiar voices. … comfortable and fun. As your newborn becomes a toddler and older, reading opens him or her to new ideas. It helps your … Continue to read to your child, even as he or she gets older and seems to lose interest. Reasons to read …
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… diarrhea Stomach cramps Nausea Vomiting Bloating Gas If you or your child experience any of these symptoms after … types of harmful germs even if they appear healthy. You can get sick if you come into contact with the bodily fluids or … calves and lambs are more likely to carry germs compared to older animals. What can you do to reduce the risk of disease …
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… Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib vaccine? Babies get the … vaccine is not usually given to people 7 years of age and older. There is no need to delay getting immunized because …
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… both of these products are very safe. It is much safer to get immunized with these products than to get rabies. People … If an animal that may have rabies has bitten or scratched you, get RabIg and rabies vaccine as soon as possible. If … of thrombosis is increased in those: 45 years of age and older With a history of thrombosis; or With risk factors for …
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… Iron and Your Health Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File … Some symptoms of anemia are feeling tired all the time and getting sick more easily. Babies and children need iron for … Continue to offer breast milk until your baby is 2 years or older. Babies who are not given breast milk should be fed a …
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… Increasing Core Stability Actionset Overview Increasing your core stability means making the muscles of your trunk stronger to keep your spine and body stable. This … for about 10 minutes at a time, 3 or 4 times a day. As you get more comfortable doing this breathing exercise, you can …
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… Vitamin D and your health Last updated September 1, 2021 HealthLink BC … nerves and the immune system work properly. Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and … D your body can make such as: Age: less is made as you get older Skin colour: less is made by darker skin Season: …
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… is a measurement of how dense and strong the bones are. If your bone density is low compared to normal peak density, … causes it? Bones naturally become thinner as people grow older because, beginning in middle age, existing bone cells … history of osteoporosis, being thin, being white or Asian, getting limited physical activity, smoking, and drinking …