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… Dry Socket On this page: Health Tools What is dry … removed (extracted). What causes it? Dry socket develops when the blood clot at the site of surgery disintegrates or … straws. Do not rinse your mouth or disturb the socket area for at least 24 hours. Change cotton gauzes over the …
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… is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a soft plastic ring that you put into your vagina. It's also called the vaginal ring. … period. How well does it work? In the first year of use: When the ring is used exactly as directed , fewer than 1 … or more people out of 100 have an unplanned pregnancy. What are the advantages of using the ring for birth control? The …
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… Diabetic Neuropathy On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is diabetic … dryness. A splint or brace to help treat a nerve problem. When you have diabetes, you could have a sore or other foot …
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… Travel Immunizations Bioterrorism and Immunizations When To Call Home Treatment What are immunizations? Immunizations save lives. They are the best way to help protect you or your child from certain infectious diseases. They …
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… Overview Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure in which your fallopian tubes are blocked, cut, or sealed. It's done to prevent your eggs … is a highly effective form of birth control that is almost always permanent. Reversing it by reattaching the cut …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink … to consider the needs of seniors in long-term care when planning for, or responding to emergencies. How are … emergency preparedness and planning at the facility where your family member lives, you may ask: What is the …
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… On this page: Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is …
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… COVID-19: Advice if You're Planning a Pregnancy, Pregnant, Recently Pregnant, or … On this page: Overview Overview There are things you can do to protect your health and the health … while you pump or express your milk. Clean the pump well when you're finished. If you have questions about the …
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… Advance care planning Last updated October 17, 2024 Advance care … planning is the process of thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions for present or future health … information about advance care planning in B.C., including tools to get started making a plan, visit the links below. …
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… Bites On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Check … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … several hours after exposure. Do not ignore early symptoms. When a reaction begins, it is important to respond right …
