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… vaccines are a safe and effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. The influenza … of influenza vaccine or any part of the vaccine, talk to your health care provider. You may need to be tested for …
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… sprains can develop long-term joint pain and weakness. Treating a sprained ankle can help prevent ongoing ankle … with range-of-motion exercises in the first 72 hours after your injury. Continue with further rehab, including … felt unsteady doing these exercises when your ankle was healthy, you are at risk of falling when you try them with …
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… disease? Infection occurs when you breathe TB bacteria into your lungs and your body's defences stop the bacteria from growing and … chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … causes the cold sores (herpes simplex) from entering the healthy skin cells and growing in number. This medication … causes the cold sores (herpes simplex) from entering the healthy skin cells and growing in number. This medication …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … treatment usually must be continued a long time so that healthy nails can grow and replace the infected toenail(s). … treatment usually must be continued a long time so that healthy nails can grow and replace the infected toenail(s). …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … diet. Remember that it is best to get your vitamins from healthy foods. Vitamin B12 is commonly found in many foods … diet. Remember that it is best to get your vitamins from healthy foods. Vitamin B12 is commonly found in many foods …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid … naturally found in some foods. It is needed to form healthy cells, especially red blood cells. Folic acid …
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… lymph nodes are taken out and tested for cancer. Then healthy parts of the colon or rectum are sewn back together. … instead of one large one. Recovery time is faster. You and your doctor will think about several things in deciding … lymph nodes are taken out and tested for cancer. Then healthy parts of the colon or rectum are sewn back together. …
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… (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum is not saliva (spit) as saliva comes from your mouth and is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect … this test. Why should I do a sputum test for TB? Testing your sputum for TB bacteria is the best way to find out if …
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… Information Overview Travel can make it hard to keep your blood sugar within your target range because of changes in time zones, meal … meter batteries, test strips, and lancets. You may not find your regular supplies wherever you travel. Double your …
