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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine protects against 2 … is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early … should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The hepatitis A vaccine … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … loss of appetite, abdominal pain, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some …
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… Eye Problems, Non-Injury On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child …
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… Ankle Sprain On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … Rehabilitation What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain is an injury that happens when you stretch or tear the ligaments in your ankle. Most sprains happen when you twist your ankle . …
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… On this page: Overview How to Bottle-Feed When to Feed Your Baby When to Call a Doctor Overview … birth. If you have questions, talk with your doctor about what is right for your baby. How to Bottle-Feed Getting … and gaining weight as expected. Is constipated or has stools that are hard and/or dry. Is vomiting forcefully and …
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… illness. How can I prevent foodborne illness? Clean Wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds … with hot soapy water. Sanitize kitchen surfaces and tools after cleaning. Use approved food surface sanitizers … at your local public health unit for more information. What training is available for child-care providers? Caring …
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… life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … for parents and caregivers see Safer Sleep For My Baby . What can I do to keep my baby safe during sleep? Put your … However, bedsharing is a common practice for many families due to cultural traditions or personal preference. Some …
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… (Ovarian Diathermy) for PCOS On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … amount of air. This lets the surgeon insert the viewing tool (laparoscope) without damage to the internal organs. … To Expect You will likely go home the same day and can do your normal activities within 24 hours. Your return to …
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… Pregnancy-Related Problems On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … ( gestational diabetes ). It's treated by watching what you eat, exercising, checking blood sugar levels, and … 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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… a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … tiny incisions in your back. Your doctor can put special tools through the incisions, such as cutting or heating …
