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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles … shingles vaccine? Shingrix® is recommended for adults 50 years of age and older. This includes if you: Have had shingles …
Medical tests
… Myoglobin Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … Information Test Overview Myoglobin is a protein found in heart tissue and other muscles. It is released into the blood after damage to the heart or other muscles. Damage can occur from a serious event …
Health topics
… Your options Have surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Manage your symptoms for now without surgery. Key points to … surgery if the prolapse is causing pain, if you are having problems with your bladder and bowels, or if the prolapse is … 5 to 20 out of 100 people have a second surgery within 3 years. footnote 1 , footnote 2 This means that about 80 to 95 …
Medications
… Ciclesonide Spray - Nasal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … runny nose, itching, and sneezing) caused by seasonal and year-round nasal allergies. Ciclesonide works by reducing the … swelling ankles/feet increased thirst/urination vision problems Using corticosteroids in the nose for a long time …
Health features
… system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, generally in the … Columbia: Influenza vaccine (flu vaccine) . On this page: Flu symptoms Who should get an influenza vaccine? … services to reduce communicable and chronic diseases, injuries and environmental health risks. … Influenza flu …
Health topics
… violence is different from common marital or relationship problems. Domestic violence is a pattern of abuse that a … But most of its victims are women. The abuser may use fear, bullying, and threats to gain power and control over … relationship? Here are some signs to watch for: Bruises or injuries that look like they came from choking, punching, or …
Medications
… Lidocaine Spray - Mucous Membrane On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … changes (such as double/blurred vision) ringing in the ears fainting pale/bluish/gray skin unusual tiredness … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
Medical tests
… Immunoglobulins On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is … body such the nose, breathing passages, digestive tract, ears, eyes, and vagina. IgA antibodies protect body surfaces … substances. This type of antibody is also found in saliva, tears, and blood. About 10% to 15% of the antibodies present …
Health topics
… Chronic Kidney Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … happens as a result of damage to your kidneys over many years. But it can also happen quickly. Your kidneys have an … is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask you about past kidney problems. You will be asked if you have a family history of …
Medications
… Tobramycin Solution - Inhalation On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … in the lungs. This can result in serious breathing problems and infections in the lungs. Tobramycin belongs to … that changes the solution to a fine mist that you inhale. Learn and follow all instructions for the use of this …
