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Sickle Cell Test

… This can damage organs, muscles, and bones and may lead to life-threatening conditions. The best way to check for … This can damage organs, muscles, and bones and may lead to life-threatening conditions. The best way to check for …
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Lyme Disease Test

… will usually stay in your body for the rest of your life. If Lyme disease bacteria DNA is found, you probably … will usually stay in your body for the rest of your life. If Lyme disease bacteria DNA is found, you probably …
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Electrical Cardioversion for a Fast Heart Rate

… the procedure or even the procedure itself may cause a life-threatening irregular heartbeat . You could have a … the procedure or even the procedure itself may cause a life-threatening irregular heartbeat . You could have a …
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Toxic shock syndrome

… (TSS) is a rare, but serious illness that can often be life-threatening. TSS develops suddenly after certain types …
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The benefits of immunizing your child

… time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the … his stroke, Nathan has problems learning, and he will have lifelong problems moving his body on the left side. Nathan’s … child’s body Vaccines help prevent diseases that can cause lifelong damage. For example, meningococcal disease can …
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Elementary school age children and their vision

… of vision development occurs in the first few years of life. The older a child is at the time of diagnosis, the …
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Fentanyl Overdose

… may pass out or stop breathing. Quick action could save a life. Always have a take-home naloxone kit on hand. Naloxone … may pass out or stop breathing. Quick action could save a life. Always have a take-home naloxone kit on hand. Naloxone …
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Severe allergic reaction Anaphylaxis

… reaction Since this kind of allergic reaction can be life threatening, it is important to respond quickly and …
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Getting Help During a Mental Health Crisis

… emotional balance. That can put your health or even your life at risk. It may be hard to know what to do when you're … emotional balance. That can put your health or even your life at risk. It may be hard to know what to do when you're …
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Colostomy

… These will fade with time. You may worry about what your life will be like after a colostomy. Many people who have … These will fade with time. You may worry about what your life will be like after a colostomy. Many people who have …