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… are important for people of all ages. They help your immune system recognize and quickly kill bacteria and … respiratory illness season. Starting in October, everyone 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and … the benefits of vaccinating your child and more. Your Baby's Immune System and Vaccines (HealthLinkBC File #50a) …
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… Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a … to infants as a series of 2 doses. The first is given at 2 months of age, and the second at 12 months. The vaccine is …
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… cause it. You are more likely to get it if other people in your family have it. What are the symptoms? The main … most people, the symptoms come and go. Some people go for months or years without symptoms (remission) and then have a … it makes sense to not eat those foods. But be sure to eat a healthy, varied diet to keep your weight up and to stay …
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… After a Spinal Cord Injury Spinal Cord Injury: Adapting Your Home Spinal Cord Injury: Abdominal Thrust Assist … Spinal Curves in Scoliosis Steroid-Induced Osteoporosis Healthy posture Moving From Sitting to Standing Posture: … Proper Back Posture (Neutral Spine) Proper Sitting for a Healthy Back Returning to Work With Low Back Pain Joint …
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… quit breastfeeding altogether. But you can keep nursing your baby. In fact, breastfeeding usually helps to clear up … pain and using cold compresses to ease your discomfort. Treating mastitis right away helps keep the infection from … while an abscess heals, you can keep breastfeeding from the healthy breast. Be sure to pump or express milk from the …
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… to anyone's health, but people who are pregnant or had a baby within the past 6 weeks may be at a higher risk, … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible.  By … rate even when resting Feeling generally unwell Heavy sweating Muscle cramps Heat rash or heat edema (swelling) …
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… they quit, but many lose this weight over time. But keep your focus on quitting. After you are confident of not … weight gain later. While you are trying to quit, focus on eating healthy foods and being more active. A stop-smoking medicine …
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… physical activity keeps teenage bodies and minds fit and healthy – and during adolescence, your child needs at least … in their lunch break, teenagers are often busy socializing, eating and doing other slow-paced things. Did you know? In … reading and time with family and friends. Screen time guidelines: children aged 5-12 years should spend no more …
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… a condition called aortic valve stenosis, the valve between your heart and the large blood vessel that carries blood to … symptoms during their pregnancy. footnote 2 After the baby is born, the aortic valve may be replaced. Older adults … valve becomes narrowed again (restenosis) within 6 to 12 months after this procedure. footnote 3 Balloon …
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… On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … head injury. Someone who is pregnant or who recently had a baby has a seizure. This could be a sign of preeclampsia … speak for yourself, the bracelet will let those who are treating you know that you have epilepsy. It will also list …