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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … need 2 doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened … occur. Serious reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV …
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… adapt to changes caused by a stroke. Medicine and a heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent another stroke. Your … managing a health condition. Stroke Recovery: Coping With Eating Problems Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely Cause … amphetamines, and cannabis. Being overweight. Not eating healthy foods. Not getting enough physical activity. Using …
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… as chest/jaw/left arm pain, shortness of breath, unusual sweating) or signs of a stroke (such as weakness on one side … dental exams and learn how to keep your teeth and gums healthy. If you have jaw pain, tell your doctor and dentist … and lab appointments. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
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… Check Your Symptoms Overview Healthy skin is a barrier between the inside of the body and … months 3 to 5 months 3 to 5 months 6 months to less than 3 years 6 months to less than 3 years 3 to 11 years 3 to 11 … not responsive) Sick Baby is sick (sleepier than usual, not eating or drinking like usual) Does your child have symptoms …
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… You can see how much of different kinds of nutrients you're eating. Start with the "% Daily Value" column on the food … a nutrient that can help maintain a normal blood pressure. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of potassium in the … a nutrient that can help maintain a normal blood pressure. Healthy kidneys keep the right amount of potassium in the …
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… Cancer On this page: Overview Overview For years, studies have shown that for early-stage breast … have chosen to have both the affected breast and their healthy breast removed. Removing both breasts is called a … These may include: Fear of having a new cancer in the healthy breast. Even though this risk is low, any risk may …
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… or burning in the chest or upper belly, especially after eating. A person may describe this feeling as "gas." Other … worse after you eat a certain food, you may want to stop eating it to see if your symptoms get better. Pressure on … Children who often vomit after eating during the first 2 years of life are more likely to have heartburn and reflux …
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… natural defence system (immune system) attacks your body's healthy tissues instead of attacking only things like … Children can get lupus. But it usually develops in the teen years or later. When vital organs are involved, lupus in … pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Sweating. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, …
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… child, stand where he or she can see your face. Ages 2 to 6 years At 2 to 6 years of age, your child probably asks "Why?" about new … that the test will not take very long. Ages 6 to 12 years Children ages 6 to 12 may be afraid of doctors. If …
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… Acne is a common skin change that occurs during the teen years and may last into adulthood. Melasma is a skin change … more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … or a bandage. Pay attention to your diet. Eat a variety of healthy foods like vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, …
