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… this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … a small lump around the site where the catheters went into your body. You can do light activities at home. Don't do … Tachycardia: Should I Have Catheter Ablation? How Well It Works Catheter ablation can eliminate …
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… always treat them as potentially infectious. If you prick yourself with a used needle, hold the affected limb down low … to prevent infection with hepatitis C. Blood tests will show if you were exposed to hepatitis C or have acquired the … whether your exposure puts you at risk of these infections. How do I prevent the spread of infection to others? …
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… Disintegrating Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses Other Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … Common Brand Name(s): Cipralex Meltz Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care …
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… common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking … File #49a Water-borne Infections in British Columbia . How long has chlorine been used to disinfect water? Chlorine … Canada use chlorine disinfectants to treat drinking water. How is chlorine added to my drinking water? There are many …
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… cervical mucus or the ability of sperm to bind to the egg. However, like any contraceptive method, these pills are not … for people who have a greater body mass index (see How can I tell if the pills worked or not?). It is very … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. …
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… Chlorpromazine - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions … Common Brand Name(s): Largactil Important: How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care …
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… these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can request tests if you show symptoms, but tests will not be performed just to see if … have had organ transplants Have chronic lung disease Smoke How is this disease diagnosed? If you live or visit an area …
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… Canal Problems (Swimmer's Ear) On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … after swimming. Yes Ear canal problem No Ear canal problem How old are you? Less than 12 years Less than 12 years 12 … No Ear symptoms for more than 1 week Many things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care …
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… drinking water. Wildfire smoke can have a harmful effect on your body. Drinking lots of water helps reduce inflammation … your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires affect drinking water quality? Possible … can also cause contamination of water after it's treated. How do I know if my water quality has been affected? If you …
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… a child is turning blue and cannot speak or cough, follow your organization's health and safety procedures. Call 9-1-1 … calm and encourage them to cough the object or food out. However, you should take the child to the emergency room … are used in watches, calculators and handheld games How can I make eating safer for a child? Until children are …
