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… They are found in blood and lymph fluid and are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. … are the type that form when an infection occurs for the first time, high levels of IgM can mean a new infection is … They are found in blood and lymph fluid and are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. …
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… water Extra clothing Navigational and communication devices First aid kit Emergency blanket and shelter Pocket knife Sun … not drink water in the wilderness without treating it first. Parasites and bacteria found in surface water, such …
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… or infant formula mixed with well water, unless it has first been tested safe for nitrate levels. If possible, … . First Nations Health Authority 1 866 913-0033 Fraser Health …
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… get the chickenpox vaccine as a series of 2 doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose … been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had chickenpox before their 1st …
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… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse …
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… Get into a tub or shower by putting the weaker leg in first. Get out of a tub or shower with your strong side first. Repair loose toilet seats and consider installing a … Get into a tub or shower by putting the weaker leg in first. Get out of a tub or shower with your strong side …
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… giving the person support. Most smokers don't succeed the first time they try to quit. If the person begins smoking … without smoking and why he or she wanted to quit in the first place. Tell the person that it was right to try to … giving the person support. Most smokers don't succeed the first time they try to quit. If the person begins smoking …
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… pain. Start rehab with range-of-motion exercises in the first 72 hours after your injury. Continue with further … moderate to severe ankle sprains, it may be too painful at first to pull your toes far enough to feel a stretch in your … pain. Start rehab with range-of-motion exercises in the first 72 hours after your injury. Continue with further …
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… foods to your diet as you heal. Do not use a straw for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot … Try using an ice pack on the outside of your cheek for the first 24 hours. You can use moist heat—such as a face cloth … foods to your diet as you heal. Do not use a straw for the first few days. Sucking on a straw can loosen the blood clot …
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… medicines. Fluoxetine (Prozac) is usually the first type of antidepressant given. Another SSRI, such as … side effects, but they will usually go away within the first few weeks. Common side effects include: Nausea. Loss … suicide while taking antidepressants, especially during the first few weeks of treatment. A combination of fluoxetine …
