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… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in …
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… do not need a vitamin D supplement. At about 6 months, you can slowly start to introduce solid foods along with breast … Your baby may reach for what you're eating and drinking. Can sit alone or with support. Has good head and neck … Try soft vegetables or fruits. Introduce foods that may cause an allergic reaction, but do it carefully. Common food …
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… think it is safe to take it home, see if a trusted friend can keep it for you. Plan ahead. Know who you can call for help, and memorize the phone number. Be careful … Explain that a caring partner wouldn't do something that causes fear, lowers self-esteem, or causes injury. Let teens …
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… surgery, including: Caring for your wounds. Taking your medicines. Monitoring your weight. Improving your heart and … at a different rate. But following your doctor's orders can help you achieve a fast and comfortable recovery. … (sternotomy) made to open your chest during CABG surgery. Because it is so important that this incision heals properly, …
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… into the elbow joint. When this happens, the radial bone can't move back into its normal place. The radius connects … one end. The other end connects into the wrist joint. What causes it? Nursemaid's elbow usually occurs in young … while their arm is held straight. For example, the bone can pull out of position, or sublux, when you try to lift a …
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… changes positions. Lying in one position for a long time can cause pressure injuries (also called pressure sores). Pressure injuries are damage to the skin. They can range from red areas on the surface of the skin to …
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… people who become infected don't have symptoms. This is because the immune system is usually able to fight the … woman and her fetus . What causes it? Toxoplasmosis can result from: Accidentally swallowing Toxoplasma gondii … people who are pregnant or have weakened immune systems, medicines are available to treat toxoplasmosis. How can you …
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… large intestine (colon) without being properly digested, it can cause gas, belly pain, bloating, and diarrhea. Some people … Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Natural Health Products (Herbal Medicines and Natural Products) Adaptation Date: …
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… the heart, often on a valve . The infection is usually caused by bacteria. In rare cases, it is caused by fungi. This infection can damage your heart. It needs to be treated right away. If it isn't treated, endocarditis can be deadly. What are the symptoms? Symptoms may appear …
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… Self-Care Overview What can you do to help keep your child safe? No one can watch a child's every move or make a home 100% safe all … drained or are having relationship problems. Other common causes of family stress include changes in daily routines, …
