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… Vietnamese What is cyclosporiasis? Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal infection caused by Cyclospora … number of days to become infectious. People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not … with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … for osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include doing weight-bearing exercise, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and …
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… on demand. This means that you breastfeed or bottle-feed your infant whenever they show signs of hunger, rather than … feelings of hunger. They eat when they are hungry and stop eating when they are full. In the first few days after … the breast or bottle and not want to suck. The amount of food each baby needs varies. Young babies usually do not …
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… Measles (Rubeola) On this page: Condition Basics Condition … (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola. The measles vaccine … spread when a person who has it coughs, sneezes, or shares food or drinks. The virus can travel through the air. This …
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… from throughout the province. They can help you stay healthy, get better, manage chronic conditions and seek further treatment, if needed. HealthLink … when and where you should seek care. They may refer you to your family doctor or nurse practitioner, a health provider …
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… Or it may be done to look for blocked blood vessels in your lungs. During an angiogram, the doctor will put a thin, … the tumour has spread but also guide treatment. Show the condition, number, and location of renal arteries before a … doctor if you have hay fever , asthma, or iodine allergy or food allergies. There is a small chance that the catheter …
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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … is a sign that the ICD is doing its job to keep your heart beating. The ICD also can use electrical pulses to fix a … your doctor has prescribed. You'll also need to follow a healthy lifestyle. This includes eating heart-healthy foods, …
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… it’s important to learn about alcohol, it’s effects on your body, and how you can reduce your risks. The less you drink, the lower your risks. On … make the effects of alcohol more intense. It’s best to eat foods high in proteins and fats so that the effects of …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … get enough pyridoxine in their diet, but certain health conditions (such as pregnancy, poor diet, alcoholism) can … doctor or pharmacist. Take this medication by mouth without food as directed by your doctor. If this medication is taken …
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… Gum Disease On this page: Condition Basics Condition Basics What … are present in plaque, a clear, sticky substance that your mouth produces. What are the symptoms? Healthy gums are pink and firm, fit snugly around the teeth, …
