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… November 1, 2016 Overview When setting a fitness goal for yourself, there are several things you can do to make your … a 30 minute walk every day”. Then you always know exactly what needs to be accomplished. Your goal should also be … and lifestyle, as well as the budget, support and tools you have available. For example, keep in mind that …
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… (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). What puts you at high risk for serious illness? COVID-19 … in many people who get it. But certain things may increase your risk for more serious illness. These include: Age. … the vaccine's ingredients. Experts recommend staying up to date on your COVID vaccines, especially if you: Have an …
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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 … The surgeon makes several small cuts and uses small tools and a camera to guide the surgery. You recover sooner …
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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 … and other symptoms with other treatments. This decision tool is for people considering hip replacement surgery. If …
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… page: What is rabies? Rabies is an infection caused by a virus. It … may be so small that you don't notice them. If you or your children come in direct contact with a bat, or if you … Animal and Human Bites Puncture Wounds Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Hemorrhoids On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … toilet bowl after a bowel movement. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor can tell if you have hemorrhoids by asking about …
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… Pink Eye 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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… Visit On this page: Overview Overview Your first prenatal visit will probably be the longest visit … your first period, whether your cycles are regular, and the date of your last period. Information about your last period is used to estimate your due date . Your reproductive history. This includes: Any …
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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine? The … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … 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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… Ligation for Hemorrhoids On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … into the anus. The hemorrhoid is grasped with a small tool. Then a device places a rubber band around the base of … you may feel pain and have a sensation of fullness in your lower belly. Or you may feel as if you need to have a …