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… years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and … Heart or lung disorders that require regular medical care, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … children) of people at high risk Household contacts, caregivers and daycare staff of children under 5 years of …
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… ones. Before you go into the hospital, fill out an advance care plan. This is a document that states your wishes about … you're not able to do so. It's smart to have your advance care plan ready—and to make sure your loved ones know where … transfusion. Talk to your doctor about your risks. Take care of pre-hospital tasks. Check that you have arranged for …
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… about disease and injury prevention Knowing how to take care of yourself is the key to living longer and better. Our … Tool: Is Your BMI Increasing Your Health Risks? Dental Care: Brushing and Flossing Your Teeth Should I Get a Flu … Position and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Basic Dental Care Blood and Body Fluid Precautions Blood Pressure …
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… Routine Checkups All children need early and regular dental care. During routine checkups visits the doctor will check … more positive for your child if you choose their dentist carefully. Talk to your child about what to expect. If you … dental visits are important to teach your child good dental care and to help prevent cavities and other problems. The …
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… affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . Babies and … need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take . Certain medicines, such as … Medicine David Messenger MD - Emergency Medicine, Critical Care Medicine Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: …
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… - Family Medicine Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Hasmeena Kathuria MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Current as of: November 7, … Family Medicine & Mark A. Rasmus MD - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine & Hasmeena Kathuria MD - …
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… each year. For information on chiropractic health care, common spine and spine related conditions, and what to … British Columbia Chiropractic Association . Chiropractic care provides diagnosis and treatment without the use of … that may be helpful when thinking about your health care options: Find a Doctor of Chiropractic Near You Care …
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… saliva, feces, vomit, semen, mucus, and sweat. Health care workers, caregivers, and people who prepare infected bodies for … if they occur. Help with breathing in an intensive care unit (ICU). How well or fast you recover depends on how …
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… including: Adults 65 years and older Residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities The vaccine is also free … with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see …
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… to prevent spreading it and what to do if you need medical care, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control: If you have … of other medical issues and you may need to seek medical care. If you are unsure whether to seek care or get tested, contact your health care provider or …
