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… in a motor vehicle Never drive when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol Take precautions to avoid slips … For more information on how to reduce the chances of seniors getting a concussion, visit: Are You at Risk of Falling? Preventing Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) …
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… you are 65+ and/or need more immediate support, check out Seniors' Health , Seniors BC or Advance Care Planning . Staying active Being …
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… raised bump that might itch. The bump becomes a painless, fluid-filled blister and later forms a black centre of dying … as long as 60 days). At first you may feel like you have influenza (flu), with a sore throat, a mild fever, and muscle … should be treated with antibiotics and a few doses of the vaccine to prevent infection. Not everyone who has been …
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… blood as your body needs. Sudden heart failure causes rapid fluid buildup, or congestion, in the lungs and other parts … problems. Extremely high blood pressure, which can cause fluid buildup in the lungs (pulmonary edema). Things that … such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a pneumococcal vaccine shot. If …
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… foods. Limit sodium, sugars, and alcohol. Drink plenty of fluids (unless your doctor has told you to limit your fluid intake). Be active at a safe level. Try to exercise on … such as COVID-19, colds, and influenza (flu). Get the flu vaccine every year. Get a pneumococcal vaccine. If you have …
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… Fludarabine - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side … Pronunciation: flew-DARE-uh-bean Common Brand Name(s): Fludara Important: How To Use This Information This is a … Avoid contact with people who have recently received live vaccines (such as flu vaccine inhaled through the nose). …
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… vaccinations. Ask your doctor if you need to receive any vaccines before starting vedolizumab. This medication is … right away if you have shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, flushing, or rash/itching. Use this medication regularly to … Side Effects See also How to Use section. Nausea, headache, flu/common cold symptoms, or tiredness may occur. If any of …
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… weeks before travel. The travel clinic may recommend travel vaccines depending on where you are going, what you plan to … cholera Typhoid Yellow fever Japanese encephalitis Rabies Influenza (flu) When travelling to an area with measles, infants can …
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… swelling. They may feel like they have a bad cold or influenza (flu) instead. Mumps usually goes away on its own in about 10 … ( oophoritis ), or the pancreas ( pancreatitis ). The mumps vaccine protects against the illness. This vaccine is part …
