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… to find out the cost. Bring a record of all vaccines you have received in the past to the travel clinic. It is … mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are travelling to or working … areas. The travel clinic doctor or nurse will advise if you should receive the vaccine. The vaccine is approved for …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … is also used by children who have heart failure due to an enlarged heart (dilated cardiomyopathy). Heart failure is a … where your heart does not pump blood as well as it should. Ivabradine works by making your heart beat more …
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… Bullied How Children Can Discourage Bullying What Children Should Do if They Are Bullied How Adults Can Help Stop … to feel bad about themselves and be depressed. They may have physical symptoms like an upset stomach. And they may … may be difficult. Help your child understand that they should tell an adult. What Children Should Do if They Are …
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… medicines to help prevent a stroke. You will still need to have a heart-healthy lifestyle. This lifestyle includes … the procedure will help you. Learn more Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? How Well It Works … 4, 2021. AbuRahma AF, et al. (2021). Society for Vascular Surgery clinical practice guidelines for management of …
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… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … This drug may also be used for cancer of the ovaries or prostate. It may also be used to counter unhealthy weight … baby, women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant should not handle this medication or breathe the dust from …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … It is used to switch from taking risperidone by mouth. You should not be taking the medication by mouth while receiving … in decreased sexual ability, inability to produce sperm, or enlarged breasts. If you develop any of these symptoms, tell …
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… risk is higher if you smoke, are very overweight (obese), have high blood pressure, or have certain inherited … things, such as your overall health. The main treatment is surgery to remove the cancer. Other options may include … individual counselling. Your health care team. Your team should be supportive. Be open and honest about your fears …
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… to take a laxative the evening before the test (and maybe have an enema the morning of the test) to make sure that … dye through the ureters. If you have recently had abdominal surgery or have an abdominal disorder, the band will not be … be seen in the kidneys, ureters, or bladder. In men, the prostate gland looks normal in position, size, and shape. …
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… risk of complications from traveller's diarrhea if you: Have a weakened immune system Have chronic renal failure … people with thyroid problems, or known iodine sensitivity should not use iodine drops to disinfect water. Commercially … from diarrhea is a concern. Oral rehydration salts (ORS) should be considered. Oral rehydration salt (ORS) If …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap vaccine? The tetanus, diphtheria, … free to pregnant people in every pregnancy. The vaccine should be given at 27-32 weeks of pregnancy regardless of … delivery. Children 7 years of age and older and adults who have not been fully immunized or whose immunization history …