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… including heart failure. Past use of certain other anti-cancer drugs (including anthracyclines such as doxorubicin) … Trastuzumab emtansine is used to treat certain types of breast cancer. This medication is used to treat tumors that … medication to prevent or relieve nausea and vomiting. Eating several small meals, not eating before treatment, or …
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… body. Limit the time a child spends in a hot tub. Visit HealthLinkBC File #27a Residential hot tubs and pools: … water-resistant sunscreen. Re-apply sunscreen often. Visit HealthLinkBC File #26 Sun safety for children . How can I …
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… care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Who should not get the … or vomiting has stopped. For tips on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
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… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating the food that triggers reactions. They will usually … reaction and can save the child’s life. Steps for treating a severe allergic reaction Use the epinephrine … For more information about food allergies in children, see HealthLinkBC File #100a Severe allergic reactions to food: …
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… Health Tools What to Expect Common Concerns Promoting Healthy Growth and Development When to Call a Doctor Routine … child's world gets bigger, you can help your child grow in healthy ways. Here are a few things you can do. Spend time … Your child may also sometimes simply not be hungry. Eating patterns can change suddenly. Toddlers may eat well …
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… Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … but rare problem. When a person with RSV is otherwise healthy, symptoms usually get better in a week or two. RSV … fever, diarrhea, or vomiting. Encourage more frequent breast- or bottle-feeding. Avoid giving your baby sports …
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… a skin growth caused by sun damage. It can turn into skin cancer, but this isn't common. Actinic keratoses, also … is checked by parting the hair. If there is a chance of cancer, your doctor may take a sample of your skin and test … new skin grows to replace the damaged skin. Will it become cancer? Actinic keratosis may turn into skin cancer, but …
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… the following things can contribute to low bone density: Eating disorders or metabolism problems that do not allow … excessive alcohol. If you have children, teach them to eat healthy, get regular exercise, and avoid smoking and … Papaioannou A, et al. (2010). 2010 clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis …
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… while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The Pregnant Traveller . How can I … you and your family from mosquito bites, please visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect Repellents and DEET . Women … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. They also provide direct …
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… menopause. Knowing what to expect can help you stay as healthy as possible. What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is … Uterine Bleeding Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Birth Control Breast Cancer Deep Vein Thrombosis Endometrial (Uterine) Cancer …
