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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … and last a shorter time compared to influenza infection. When should seniors get the influenza vaccine? It is … to get the influenza vaccine before the influenza season starts. In B.C., the influenza vaccines are usually …
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… Hysterectomy: Should I Also Have My Ovaries Removed? Decision Point You … recommended. It's important to know your risk for cancer when deciding whether to have your ovaries removed during … . These risks may be higher for people who are younger when their ovaries are removed. If you have your ovaries …
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… Allergies: Should I Take Shots for Insect Sting Allergies? Decision … to insect stings? An allergic reaction to a sting occurs when your body's immune system overreacts to substances … had to use it. Max, age 57 Our daughter was 14 years old when she had a pretty severe reaction to a yellow-jacket …
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… Blood Transfusions: Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery? Decision Point You may … is a transfusion reaction. Transfusion reactions occur when the blood you are given does not match your blood type … is a transfusion reaction. Transfusion reactions occur when the blood you are given does not match your blood type …
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… Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Decision Point You … you can talk to your doctor about them. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? 1 Get the Facts 2 … you can talk to your doctor about them. Stroke Prevention: Should I Have a Carotid Artery Procedure? Here's a record of …
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… Conserving Energy When You Have COPD or Other Chronic Conditions On this page: … activities can be exhausting when you have COPD, heart failure, or another long-term (chronic) condition. You may … the most on shelves that are at the level of your waist or shoulder. Bending down and reaching up can make you tired …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Decision Point You … decide whether you will want to have CPR and life support when your heart and breathing stop. If you are healthy now … to apply an electrical shock to your heart. The shock may restart your heart. You may also get medicine—through your …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? … may involve many different decisions, including when to have the surgery and what type of reconstruction to … cancer and would need to have my right breast removed. I started listening again when she described how I could have …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Decision … such as pneumonia. Dialysis to clean your blood if your kidneys stop working. A breathing machine to help you … doctor to do everything possible to keep you alive, even when your chance for recovery is small. Or you may choose …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You … Over time, diabetes can harm your eyes, nerves, and kidneys. It can damage your blood vessels. This can lead to … feet, this nerve damage can cause slow healing and pain when you walk. Your immune system may become weak and less …
