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… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others as well. The … and Tdap vaccine are offered to all students in grade 9. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not …
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… darker area around it (areola) are created at a later time. Your breasts will look different after surgery. Your new breast may be more firm, round, or flat than your other breast. It may also not feel the same as the …
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… in or just below the belly button (navel) and one lower on your abdomen. The abdominal cavity, where the reproductive … centre may send you instructions on how to get ready for your surgery, or a nurse may call you with instructions before your surgery. Right after surgery, you will be taken to a …
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… Information Overview You can reduce the chances that you or your child will get stung and have an allergic reaction by … when eating outside. When eating outdoors, don't put your picnic out until you are ready to eat, and repack food … Wear closed shoes, socks, and clothes that fully cover your body. Button long sleeves, tuck long pants inside …
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… Have a goal in mind The equipment you choose depends on your physical activity goals. If you would like a stronger … Before you buy a home gym machine, keep in mind that as your activity level and fitness increase, you could move … A treadmill can look smaller in a store than it does in your home. Be sure to measure the amount of space you have …
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… made by the body to fight the virus. They will be in your blood if you have a hepatitis A infection now or have … 8 to 12 weeks after you are first infected. They stay in your blood and protect you from hepatitis A permanently. Why … had other tests that show you have liver problems. You or your doctor wants to know if you are protected from getting …
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… take, how much you take, and how the medicines affect you. Your doctor can tell you what side effects to expect and how … likely to get infections and to bruise or bleed easily. Your doctor can tell you what precautions to take and how … after it falls out. Nerve problems. Chemotherapy can damage your nervous system. You may notice tingling or a lack of …
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… to preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health professional may not offer an HIV test as part of your routine prenatal care, it's a good idea to have one. If you have any risk factors for HIV infection, your health professional may want to give you a second test …
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… and many snack foods is a good way to lower the calories in your diet. Also, use smaller amounts of fats like butter, … and mayonnaise. Add fresh garlic, lemon, or herbs to your meals to add flavour without adding fat. Meats and … fat-free treats in moderation, as you would other foods. If your favourite foods are high in fat, salt, sugar, or …
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… Overview Heart failure means that your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body needs. Failure doesn't mean that your heart has stopped. It means that your heart is not …
