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… influenza vaccine, is especially recommended for those at high risk of serious illness from influenza. This includes: … years of age who are household contacts of those who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza should also get the vaccine. A list of those at high risk of serious influenza illness is provided in …
Medications
… placing an ovule into the applicator. Insert the applicator high into the vagina and press the plunger to release the … of: seizure disorders liver disease nervous system problems blood disorders During pregnancy, this medication should be … placing an ovule into the applicator. Insert the applicator high into the vagina and press the plunger to release the …
Medical tests
… makes it easier to find problems with increased or abnormal blood flow, such as with some types of cancer or areas of … and valuable test for looking at the breast. But it has a high rate of false-positive results. And it's not available … and valuable test for looking at the breast. But it has a high rate of false-positive results. And it's not available …
Healthy eating
… Canada’s food guide, DASH diet, or Mediterranean diet. Eat higher fibre foods often. A diet high in fibre, especially soluble fibre, may help to prevent … also interfere with some medications for treating ulcers. A high alcohol intake increases the risk of peptic ulcers. If …
Health topics
… question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If … your legs, or you are not able to walk or stand. Having a high temperature can also be a red flag. What's really … question of how someone deals with pain. Some people have a high tolerance for pain; others have a lower tolerance. If …
Health topics
… examination. Your doctor also may suggest tests, such as blood tests or imaging tests , to see if your symptoms may … had a viral infection, or took certain medicines for high blood pressure, you may be at increased risk. You or a family …
Health topics
… urinary tract infection . You have symptoms , such as: A high temperature, greater than 38.3 °C (101 °F) . Ongoing … urinary tract infection . You have symptoms , such as: A high temperature, greater than 38.3 °C (101 °F) . Ongoing …
Health topics
… you’re not in a steady relationship. You should also avoid high-risk activities, such as: Having multiple partners …
Medical tests
… tests are done to find certain antibodies that attack red blood cells. Antibodies are proteins made by the immune … cause antibodies to be made. Transfusion reaction Human blood is typed by certain markers (called antigens ) on the surface of red blood cells . If you get a blood transfusion, the transfused …
Health topics
… throat or chest. Have pain when you swallow. Have pain or pressure in your chest or have heartburn. Lose weight … The tube is attached to a computer that measures the pressure in your esophagus as you swallow. pH monitoring, … throat or chest. Have pain when you swallow. Have pain or pressure in your chest or have heartburn. Lose weight …
