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Medications
… measuring device/spoon. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose The dosage is based … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products have … pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products have …
Medical tests
… to keep track of your temperature. Ovulation usually causes your BBT to rise by 0.2°C (0.4°F) and to stay high … to keep track of your temperature. Ovulation usually causes your BBT to rise by 0.2°C (0.4°F) and to stay high …
Medical tests
… PCR testing isn't done as often as antibody testing, because it requires technical skill and expensive equipment. … infected with HIV. A PCR test is often done in this case because the baby may get antibodies against HIV from the … they must be confirmed by another type of test. This is because some tests can cause false-positive results. No one is …
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… week. Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth defects. **Pacific oysters from British Columbia …
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… virus, a serious and sometimes fatal infection. Because the vaccine does not provide complete protection, it … in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because there is an extremely rare possibility, less than 1 in … encephalitis is a serious and life-threatening infection caused by a virus. Symptoms appear 5 to 15 days after …
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… your community is on a ‘boil water’ notice. This may be because: The water does not have adequate treatment Tests show … bleach does not make heavily contaminated water safe because it does not remove chemicals. You must find an …
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… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza …
Health topics
… with using substances and any type of substance use can cause harm. Substance use can also lead to addiction. …
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… Insect bites are often itchy or irritating, and can also cause serious illnesses, such as West Nile virus. What is …
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… protect against serious diseases, however they can also cause discomfort. One way to reduce the discomfort from … need to be applied prior to the immunization visit because the product needs time to numb the skin once it is …
