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… Fifth Disease On this page: … disorders, such as sickle cell disease. It can also cause problems for a developing fetus if exposure to the illness … before they get a rash. Usually, by the time the rash appears, you can no longer spread the disease to anyone else. …
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… CPR Basics On this page: Overview Overview The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada recommends taking a … CPR Basics What to do Recommendations for: Adults and older children who have reached puberty Young children until …
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… June 30, 2021 Being proactive in preventing diseases and injuries will help you and your loved ones live happier and healthier lives. Learn about different diseases and conditions in this … Handwashing Bowel Disease Crohn's Disease Crohn's Disease: Problems Outside the Digestive Tract Neurological Disorders …
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… Type 1 Diabetes On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk … can harm many parts of the body. These include the eyes, heart, blood vessels, nerves, and kidneys. Type 1 diabetes … medical care decisions that are important to many health problems. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Actionsets …
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… Glaucoma On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … may be present at birth or may develop in the first few years life. What causes it? The exact cause of glaucoma isn't … take an active role in managing a health condition. Vision Problems: Living With Poor Eyesight Cause In open-angle …
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… July 5, 2024 Download PDF: Document English On this page: Beat the heat Featured topics Beat the heat … most of the beautiful B.C. summers, while staying safe. Learn how you can beat the heat and stay cool during the warm … farm visits (HealthLinkBC File #61b) Preventing children’s injuries from sports and other activities Quick tips: …
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… it's important to do them the right way. You can start by learning how to: Breathe with your diaphragm . The diaphragm … you can do this type of breathing well while lying down, learn to do it while sitting or standing. Finding your … the forward and back positions. Stand tall with your ears and shoulders lined up over your hips. Keep your pelvis …
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… of a cyst that is not infected include: A painless lump near the opening of the vagina. Discomfort when you walk, … gland and duct. Female Genital Problems and Injuries Swollen Glands, Hernias, and Other Lumps Under the …
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… Betahistine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug … treat dizziness caused by a certain disorder of the inner ear (Meniere's disease). Decreasing dizziness helps to … ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before …
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… Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles On this page: Overview Overview If you are biking … a bike seat before they are ready. Children younger than 1 year should not ride in any type of seat mounted on your bicycle. Before sitting in a rear-mounted seat, your child must sit well without support …