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… Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the …
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… may deny that they are in pain because they are afraid of medical procedures. For example, admitting that they are in pain might mean blood tests, which may be painful themselves. Some children may … your child techniques to deal with pain or pain-causing times. These techniques include distraction, humour, …
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… on the nose, called rhinophyma (say "ry-no-FY-muh"). Over time, it can give the nose a swollen, waxy look. But most … easy for a doctor to diagnose rosacea. And most of the time medical tests are not needed or used. How is rosacea treated? …
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… Stop eating when you reach 5 or 6 on the scale. When it's time to eat, make healthy choices For your body to be truly … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine Adam … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … before you start taking lopinavir/ritonavir and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your … not share this medication with others. Lab and/or medical tests (such as liver function, blood count, blood …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … dose that works, and take it for the shortest possible time. See also How to Use section for more information about … This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including amylase/lipase levels), possibly causing …
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… or appropriate for you. This information is not individual medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of … for a heart attack or stroke. This effect can happen at any time while taking this drug but is more likely if you take … breathing, extreme drowsiness. Notes Lab and/or medical tests (such as complete blood count, liver and kidney …
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… and other opioids are safe when they are used under medical supervision. However, when illicit opioids are used … potencies. It has been reported that fentanyl is 50-100 times more toxic than hospital-grade morphine. And illicit … inconsistently used as a substitute in illegal drugs. Drug testing kits can help to know which drugs contain fentanyl, …
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… a mosquito and what symptoms you have. The doctor may also test your blood for antibodies to the virus. The antibodies … blood again in a couple of weeks. You may also have other tests, such as: A spinal tap ( lumbar puncture ) to look for … blood again in a couple of weeks. You may also have other tests, such as: A spinal tap ( lumbar puncture ) to look for …
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… and a physical examination of your eyes. Other vision tests, such as a slit lamp examination, may also be done. … Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine Christopher …