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Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … using the gel, cream, or lotion, wash your hands before and after applying this medication. Use your fingertips to apply …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … condition and response to treatment. Wash hands immediately after use unless the area being treated includes the hands. …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional … moisturizers need water to work well. Apply the product after bathing/showering while the skin is still damp. For …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink … workers should have a booster dose of the vaccine 10 years after completion of the primary series. Due to immunization, …
Health topics
… Health care providers during pregnancy Last updated December 5, 2024 Overview When you become pregnant, finding a health care professional to provide maternity care that … many community services available to you before, during and after pregnancy. Choosing where to give birth hospital or …
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… will take out the tissue, lump, or tumour through a cut (incision) in the front of your neck. You will likely have a … day. Or you may stay one or more nights in the hospital after surgery. You may return to work or your normal routine … and how fast you recover depend on your age and general health, the extent of the surgery, and whether cancer is …
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… Exercises After Mastectomy On this page: Overview … described here will help you start moving your arm. But be careful not to overdo it. For example, don't lift anything … should you call for help? Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: Your …
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… Laparoscopic Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview … of surgery that uses very small cuts. These cuts are called incisions. The doctor puts a lighted tube through incisions … (GERD) Current as of: November 30, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
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… Surgery Overview Bunion surgery most often involves an incision in the top or side of the big toe joint and the … artificial joint. What To Expect The usual recovery period after bunion surgery is 6 weeks to 6 months. How long it … Bunions Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Breastfeeding After a C-Section On this page: Overview … . You may be sleepy from medicine or in pain from the surgery. Try breastfeeding your baby as soon as you are … room to be held and breastfed. Ask your nurse or other health professionals to help you position the baby in ways …
