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… Antibody titers that get higher over 3 weeks from the first sample to the second mean the infection occurred … antibody test and the results are not higher than the first test, this may mean the infection occurred in the past … Antibody titers that get higher over 3 weeks from the first sample to the second mean the infection occurred …
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… your baby some breast milk, but talk to your baby's doctor first. As your child gets older, a registered dietitian can … may get tested as often as once or more a week for the first year and then once or twice a month throughout … your baby some breast milk, but talk to your baby's doctor first. As your child gets older, a registered dietitian can …
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… develops toward the end of pregnancy or during the first 6 months after a woman gives birth. Experts don't know … What are the symptoms? You may not have any symptoms at first. Or you may have mild symptoms, such as feeling very … develops toward the end of pregnancy or during the first 6 months after a woman gives birth. Experts don't know …
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… is done on blood, body fluid, or tissue samples. If a first screening test shows signs of syphilis, another test … Testing may need to be repeated if: Results of the first test are uncertain. You have had repeated exposure to … is done on blood, body fluid, or tissue samples. If a first screening test shows signs of syphilis, another test …
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… vaccine is given to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 … not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For information …
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… auto-injector (for example, EpiPen® or Allerject™) at the first sign of a known or suspected severe allergic reaction … second dose of epinephrine as early as 5 minutes after the first dose if there is no improvement in their symptoms Go …
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… order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders.  Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment … and resources from your health authority, please visit: First Nations Health Authority: BC Elders’ Guide (PDF, 1.40 …
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… you will get medicine to numb your leg and prevent pain. First, the doctor makes cuts in your thigh and sometimes in … gets better after about 1 week. Your leg may be swollen at first. This is normal. It may last 2 or 3 months. You will … you will get medicine to numb your leg and prevent pain. First, the doctor makes cuts in your thigh and sometimes in …
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… stay in the hospital for a few days. Most people spend the first 1 or 2 days in an intensive care unit (ICU). You will likely feel tired and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. You may have some brief, … stay in the hospital for a few days. Most people spend the first 1 or 2 days in an intensive care unit (ICU). You will …
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… after the test. How It Is Done The BPP has two parts. First you have a non-stress test, and then you have a fetal … pressure in your bladder. The gel may feel cool when it is first applied to your stomach. You will feel a light … after the test. How It Is Done The BPP has two parts. First you have a non-stress test, and then you have a fetal …