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… to hazards such as wildfires, floods, landslides, earthquakes and severe weather requires special … emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your home or community, leave the area immediately. You are at …
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… On this page: Health Tools Recovery At Home Coping With Emotions Common Problems Postpartum Checkup … responding to his or her cues. Frequently Asked Questions Learning about the postpartum period: What should I expect … see how you are doing emotionally. You may have a pelvic examination to make sure that you are healing well. If you …
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… Tools Cause Symptoms What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Ongoing … to breathe. It is caused by damage to the lungs over many years, usually from smoking. COPD is often a mix of two … live well with COPD? There are many things you can do at home to stay as healthy as you can. Avoid things that can …
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… a lure or line to catch fish. Some fish hooks have a barb near the tip that keeps the fish on the hook. You can also … hook is in or near an eye. A barb can't be removed using home treatment. Bleeding is severe or can't be stopped. The … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on …
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… the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Taking Your Baby Home The First Weeks at Home Looking Ahead to the Childhood Years Overview What is …
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… Concern about physical abuse How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 years or older 12 years or older … alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Based on … answers, you may be able to take care of this problem at home. Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms. Call your …
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… medical test information form . Try to schedule the test or examination for a time when your child won't be tired or … that the test won't hurt. Instead, you could say "I'll be nearby." Ask your doctor about any medicines that your child … the test with how long it takes your child to do a task at home, such as brushing his or her teeth or singing a …
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… Shock On this page: Overview Home Treatment Overview What is shock? … it can't get enough blood to the vital organs like your heart or brain. This may be caused by a sudden illness, an … of shock, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services and start home treatment right away. What are the symptoms of shock? …
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… for your child. Treat tonsillitis with medicines and home treatment. Key points to remember Tonsillectomy may be … for children who have only a few throat infections a year. Your child may benefit from surgery if he or she is … and will be asleep during the surgery. Your child may go home on the day of the surgery, or he or she may stay in the …
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… health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at home is anxious to get back to ordinary life as soon as … and can make people sick. When is it safe to return home? Do not return home until authorities have advised that … #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in the well looks clear, you may be able to use it after disinfection. For …
