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… Your health this winter Last updated December 12, 2024 … On this page: Introduction Be prepared Featured topics Your health authority Introduction With cooler temperatures, … If warming centres are not listed on the map in your area, contact your band office or local government, or …
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… dose is given 6 to 12 months after the second dose. In young children, immunization against polio is combined with … against polio, a serious and sometimes fatal disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible …
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… this disease are rare. They are more likely to happen if you are an older adult or have a weakened immune system. … infectious and even a small number of bacteria can make you sick. Bacteria can contaminate dust and infect you when inhaled. This is more likely when an infected …
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… of high blood sugar can be mild, moderate, or severe. Young children are not able to recognize symptoms of high … they suspect high blood sugar. Mild high blood sugar You may have mild symptoms if your blood sugar levels are consistently higher than your …
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… for periods of time, to deliver continuous treatment. Risks Young children and pregnant women should not use magnetic … is combined with conventional medical treatment. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already using. Your doctor can …
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… such as liquid nitrogen, around the warts to freeze them. You may have a mild or moderate burning sensation during … Healing usually occurs in 1 to 3 weeks. After treatment, you may have: Irritation, soreness, or mild pain. Swelling. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… remove kidney stones. The doctor makes a small incision in your back. The doctor then puts a hollow tube into your kidney and a probe through the tube. In nephrolithotomy … then removes the fragments of the stone through the tube. You need either general anesthesia or regional or spinal …
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… an Injury in Children On this page: Overview Overview When your child injures his or her genital area, the pain can be … A visit to a health professional is usually required if your child: Is unable to urinate. Has increasing trouble … such as landing on a bar, or car accidents. A blow to your child's back may injure a ureter or kidney. Sexual …
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… Information Overview When a doctor asks questions about your child's eating and activity habits, the information … patterns that may lead to extra weight. Nutrition history You may be asked: To describe your family's meals and snacks during a typical day. What …
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… Diagnose a person who has symptoms of heart disease. Assess your risk of heart attack . Find damaged heart tissue after … occurred. It is a non-invasive imaging scan that exposes you to radiation. For this test, your doctor injects a tiny amount of radioactive tracers …
