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Getting comfortable with breastfeeding in public

… who is breastfeeding a child to move or cover up is illegal Useful resources Successful breastfeeding VIDEO: Admission …
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Tuberculosis TB

… What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by a germ (bacteria) that spreads through the air. TB … the reason for your TB test(s). Your health care provider uses a tuberculin skin test or TB skin test (TST) to look … collection. A chest x-ray and sputum collection are usually used to test for TB disease. A chest x-ray is a picture of …
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Heart Failure Symptoms

… or impossible to distinguish it from shortness of breath caused by other health problems such as emphysema or severe … orthopnea is worse than "two-pillow" orthopnea, because you have less tolerance for lying flat. The reason you … to the heart, so fluid builds up inside the lungs and causes shortness of breath. Shortness of breath while …
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Healthy eating guidelines for people with peptic ulcers

… symptoms may include bloating, burping, poor appetite, nausea, and weight loss. Most peptic ulcers are caused by infection with the bacteria Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ). Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such …
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Eating guidelines for gallbladder disease

… called gallstones. Most of the time, gallstones do not cause symptoms. When they do cause symptoms, the gallbladder is usually removed. This is … necessary. Following a very low fat diet can sometimes cause more stones to form. Instead, eating a diet that is …
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The Infants Act mature minor consent and immunization

… consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has … make a decision about immunization together. This can be used as an opportunity for adolescents to start making …
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Email a Qualified Exercise Professional

… For questions not related to physical activity, please use the General Feedback tab.   indicates required fields …
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Asthma

… Overcoming obstacles to taking medicines Asthma: Overuse of quick-relief medicines Asthma: Peak expiratory flow …
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Precautions for flexibility activities

… for relaxation, balance, flexibility and muscle strength). Use correct stretching techniques and try to move smoothly. …
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School-age children growth and development

… as they grow: Growing pains Learning disabilities Useful resources Feelings First A resource with information …