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… virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Many people who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have … I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B virus? See your health care provider as soon as possible. If you have …
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… with a whole new set of responsibilities as they grow into young adults, including the ability to legally purchase and … drugs, illicit opioids are often available too. You can help your children make healthy choices by openly … who has overdosed, it is still important to call 9-1-1 and get medical help. Naloxone only lasts from 30 to 90 minutes …
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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula … foods when your baby: Is about 6 months old. Starts to get curious about foods. Your baby may reach for what you're …
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… This can change the activity in that area of the brain. You may need two surgeries to implant the devices that … often put in during separate surgeries on different days. Your doctor will drill small holes in your skull. Then tiny … is helping your symptoms. Symptoms that are less likely to get better include problems with walking, balance, and …
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… of manganese may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, manganese is … the most vulnerable/sensitive population (e.g. infants and young children). Health Canada has also established a new … water or use it to prepare food or infant formula until you get confirmation that it is safe. Other chemicals, such as …
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… piece of silicone sponge, rubber, or semi-hard plastic that your eye doctor ( ophthalmologist ) places on the outside of … layer beneath it. The seal holds the layers of the eye together and keeps fluid from getting between them. Other … place in an operating room, usually on an outpatient basis (you go home the same day). Local or general anesthesia may …
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… Blood and Lymph System Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic system work together to keep your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged …
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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat can affect … trans fat is formed during the processing of vegetable oils. In the past, the main source of industry-made …
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… and fallopian tubes (bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy). Your doctor may also do a pelvic and para-aortic lymph node … cancer is still contained in the uterus and can be cured. Your surgery will depend on how much of your reproductive … that is not relieved by your pain medicine or pain that is getting worse. Pus coming from your incision. Trouble …
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… a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as possible. However, it … until authorities have advised that it is safe to do so. You should not live in a flooded home until clean-up is … has been arranged. If a public water supply system serves your home, you will be notified if, and when, your water is …
