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… Seniors 65 years and older, infants and very young children, people who have lung or heart diseases, certain … or weakened immune systems are at much greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy … symptoms at home? If you get sick with influenza, treating symptoms can help. Follow the self-care advice below: …
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… dirt, paint, spray chemicals, or hair spray). Infants and children Infants and children usually do not wear contact lenses, except to treat … dirt, paint, spray chemicals, or hair spray). Infants and children Infants and children usually do not wear contact …
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… or projects around the home. Car crashes. Falls. Fights. In children, most facial injuries occur during sports or play … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … a lot faster than usual. The child has to take breaks from eating or talking to breathe. The nostrils flare or the …
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… and diet changes. You can try home treatment, such as a heating pad, for pain. To treat serious symptoms, you may … to use them. Learn more Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy Getting Enough Fibre … to use them. Learn more Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy Getting Enough Fibre …
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… by making some lifestyle changes. Something as simple as eating healthy foods and staying active can help your overall … some lifestyle changes. Something as simple as eating healthy foods and staying active can help your overall …
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… leafy green vegetables, a few days before you donate. Eat a healthy meal. But avoid fatty foods. They can affect some of … leafy green vegetables, a few days before you donate. Eat a healthy meal. But avoid fatty foods. They can affect some of …
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… any substance, such as the venom from a bee sting or from eating shellfish. Before an RAIU test, blood tests may be … in your blood. Follow your doctor's instructions about not eating before the test. Your doctor may ask you to eat a … is also not recommended for breastfeeding women or young children. Results Radioactive thyroid scan and radioactive …
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… virus. Chickenpox is usually a mild illness in children. Infection in teenagers, adults and people with … after the rash appears. To reduce the spread of chickenpox, children with the illness should not attend daycare or … age, personal health, and severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. …
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… Before going to bed try: Taking a warm, relaxing bath Eating a snack with a warm drink Using extra pillows for … labour kit Arrange care for your home and any older children while you are in the hospital Feelings of doubt …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview A healthy body temperature is maintained by the nervous system … to stay at its normal temperature by transferring heat. Sweating and blood flow to the skin ( thermoregulation ) help … periods that last 1 to 2 hours to become acclimated. Children need 10 to 14 days to acclimate. You can also start …
