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… offered to all students in grade 6. The vaccine has been shown to protect against various cancers caused by HPV. Your … are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. More than 200 million doses of the vaccine have been safely given worldwide. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol ® ) or …
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… with your family. For more information and resources on how to talk to your family: Centre for Addiction and Mental …
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… When did it start? What were you doing when it started? How much is there? For example, is it spotting the size of a … does not always mean that a woman has diabetes. Regular exercise and a healthy diet can help keep your blood sugar … within a target range and prevent gestational diabetes. However, some women will need insulin injections. Talk with …
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… Learn more about heat-related illnesses and get tips on how to stay cool when it is hot outside. On this page: … dehydrated or suffer from a heat-related illness. Learn how you can beat the heat, to keep yourself and your family … for your body to adapt to hot temperatures. Never modify how you take your medication unless advised to by your …
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… Selecting a wheelchair You select a wheelchair based on how much movement and feeling you have (your functional level of injury), how much you are able to do, how strong your upper body is, … go through a program that evaluates your ability to drive safely. In most cases, this includes an evaluation of your …
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… these areas. Controlling the bleeding will help you to see how serious the injury is. Scrapes are usually more painful … Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else …
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… and possible infection. Yes Ear problem No Ear problem How old are you? Less than 3 months Less than 3 months 3 to … Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual … do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else …
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… of life. Elder abuse in any form is wrong. Learn about how to recognize the signs of elder abuse and how to take steps to prevent it. If you or someone you know … the information you have been looking at about abuse, see How Do I Clear My Internet Browser History? On this page: …
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… or being connected to intravenous tubing can affect how well you can walk. But there are some things you can do … safety. Your nurse or doctor will tell you what you can safely do and how often you need to get up and move around. Your room …
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… Braxton Hicks contractions. Think of them as "warm-up" exercises for your uterus. These contractions may be so mild … you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Learn how we develop our content . … Overview Braxton Hicks … Braxton Hicks contractions. Think of them as "warm-up" exercises for your uterus. These contractions may be so mild …