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… but tests will not be performed just to see if you have been exposed. What is the risk of this disease? Each … Vancouver Island and has occasionally been detected in the lower mainland or southeastern part of mainland B.C. It is … by testing environmental samples in a laboratory. Should trees in my neighbourhood be tested? Testing of trees …
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… Mastectomy Exercises for Arm and Wrist Exercises for Heel Pain or Tightness Exercising to Prevent a Stroke Exercising … While Sitting Down Expert: Be Active to Help Your Back Heal Fit Physical Activity Into the Workplace Fitness … and Exercise Heart Health: Walking for a Healthy Heart Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain Meniscus Tear: …
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… for your heart, lungs, bones, muscles, and joints. And it lowers your risk for falls, heart attack, diabetes, high … core. This helps build the muscles around your belly and back ( trunk ). This is called core stability . It can help … if you are panting or are very short of breath or have pain in your chest. If you think you might be having a heart …
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… people who get mumps. Adults and teens with mumps can have painful swelling of the testicles (about 1 in 4 cases) or … or the recommended number of doses of a mumps vaccine you should get immunized. Although getting the mumps vaccine … home treatment? After seeing a health care provider, the following home treatment tips may help you to be more …
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… Quick Tips: Using Backpacks Safely On this page: Get started Related … not used right, they can strain muscles and even cause back pain. Backpack safety is important for everyone. It's … But check with your child's school to make sure they're allowed. Remember that these packs will still have to be …
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… trouble speaking, sudden vision changes, confusion, chest pain, trouble breathing, pain/warmth/swelling in the legs. … Tell your doctor right away if you notice symptoms such as back pain, leg numbness/tingling/weakness, loss of control … usually twice daily (every 12 hours). If you cannot swallow the tablet whole, you may crush the tablet and mix with …
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… to find any problems early. The conditions listed below put you and your baby at a higher risk for problems, … seizure. You have severe vaginal bleeding. You have severe pain in your belly or pelvis. You have had fluid gushing or … a sudden release of fluid from your vagina. You have low back pain or pelvic pressure that does not go away. You …
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… free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … an allergy safe child care facility includes: Following policies and procedures to reduce the risk of … Breathing : coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, throat tightness, hoarse voice, nasal …
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… start, gather the materials you need, such as tissues, pillows, a thin cloth, or towels. If you have a baby or small … will recommend certain positions to use. Upper lobes (back) Upper lobes (front) Lower lobes (side) Lower lobes … and larger children or teens. Watch the child for signs of pain and discomfort. If you notice this, you may be using …
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… to react in ways that aren't normal. If you have leg pain or numbness, you may have these tests to find out which … lie on a table or bed. Or you may sit in a chair that leans back so your muscles are relaxed. Electromyogram The skin … or doctor asks you to tighten (contract) the muscle slowly and steadily. This electrical activity is recorded. …