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… page: What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones. It means you have bones that are thin and … that you and your doctor check your fracture risk using a tool such as CAROC (Canadian Association of Radiologists and …
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… cause further frailty (weakness). This increases the risk. What factors increase the risks of falls? Health factors: … ladders or using a chair in place of a stable step stool with a safety rail For those with frailty or mobility … the Staying Independent Checklist (PDF, 1,502 KB) to assess your risk for falls or ask your doctor about falls risk …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is influenza? Influenza is an acute infection of the … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … from other viruses may have similar symptoms, those due to the influenza virus tend to be worse with a greater …
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… and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … Overview Self-Care What are warts? Warts are skin growths caused by a virus. … contact with a human papillomavirus (HPV) . You can infect yourself again by touching the wart and then touching …
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… Physical Abuse On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … people with disabilities. You are not to blame. No matter what happened, violence is not okay. Violent people usually … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will …
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… Help On this page: Overview Overview What do your blood pressure numbers mean? Blood pressure is a … Checking Your Blood Pressure at Home Adaptation Date: 8/15/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure, also known as … is a seizure caused by a fever. They can occur when your child has a fever of 38ºC (100.4ºF) or higher. During a … should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are opioids? Opioids are a class of drug or medication … has been more than 900 per year. The overdoses are due to a highly toxic and unpredictable illicit drug supply. … empowers individuals by providing valuable knowledge and tools to save a human life. Who is eligible to receive a …
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… On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … get into the urinary tract and cause an infection. Your urinary tract is the system that makes urine and … live in your large intestine and are found in your stool. The germs usually get into your urinary tract through …
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… Arthritis On this page: Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … swollen joints. This makes joints stiff and painful. Your child may have some pain and may walk with a limp. Some … Assistive Devices and Orthotics Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
