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… caused by the Ebola virus. Early stages of the disease are characterized by flu-like symptoms, which can progress … Health Agency of Canada: Travel Health Notices webpage. If you have recently travelled to an affected area, or if you … most infectious during the late stages of the infections when they are very ill How do I know if I have been exposed …
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… Giving an Epinephrine Shot to a Child Actionset Overview If your child has had a severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis … your child's thigh. Jab through clothing if you must, but bare skin is best. The injector tip should go straight into … may need to give a second shot. Your doctor will explain when a second shot is needed. Make sure you understand, and …
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… will locate the drainage angle of the eye and insert a tool to make the opening bigger. This wider opening allows … is a good choice for children who have glaucoma when the clear covering (cornea) over the iris is cloudy. For children, trabeculotomy or goniotomy are preferred over trabeculectomy, because they are less …
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… ability to do day-to-day activities. Most people with COPD are less physically active than the Canadian guidelines … University Health Centre, Canada) This is a learning tool for persons with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease … Jewish Health Institute, USA) A booklet that teaches you how to become more active and eat a healthier diet. Rx …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese If you travel or hike in the wilderness, you should be aware of certain health risks. Prepare for the activity you … and where you are going. Always use well-marked trails when hiking and stay on them to avoid getting lost. How can …
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… the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications like pelvic … rim faces outward Put the condom on the end of the penis when it is hard, erect and before any sexual touching Pinch … your knees apart or standing with one foot raised on a stool Squeeze the small ring between the thumb and middle …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your kidneys are bean-shaped organs about the size of a fist. Most people have two kidneys, one on each side of the spine …
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… Vietnamese A peptic ulcer is a sore on the lining of your stomach or small intestine. Peptic ulcers include … that form at the beginning of the small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is a dull, burning … poor appetite, nausea, and weight loss. Most peptic ulcers are caused by infection with the bacteria Helicobacter …
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… Ig contains antibodies taken from human blood. Antibodies are proteins your immune system makes to fight germs, such … before being used to make Ig. Several steps are included when preparing Ig to inactivate and remove viruses and … feeling in the upper-right stomach area, dark urine, pale stools and jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes). Some …
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… Diabetes: How to Give Glucagon On this page: Overview Health Tools Giving the shot Giving the nasal spray Related … with diabetes sometimes get very low blood sugar. If they are unconscious, they need glucagon right away. Glucagon is … tablets or quick-sugar food such as hard candy or juice when the person is alert and able to swallow. Also give the …
