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Healthy eating
… ideas, or don’t have the ingredients you need to create a healthy and satisfying meal? Moments like these make it easy … Meal planning can help ensure that foods and leftovers are used before they go to waste. Also, if you go to the grocery … are part of your routine, don’t forget to plan for them as well. Planning these can help you prevent purchasing less …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to … experience depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or …
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your baby is stronger and more mature, tube feeding is used. It can feed breast milk, formula, or a combination of … alcohol. Before you take any kind of medicine or natural health products, ask your doctor if it's safe. Premature … baby's milk. Talk to your doctor about how this is done, as well as the risks and benefits, before you try it. How does …
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Your child may be irritable and uncomfortable from the swelling and tenderness at the site of the erupting tooth. … to help relieve the pressure in the gums. He or she may refuse to eat and drink because of mouth soreness. Children … checkups visits the doctor will check your child's dental health. A visit to a dentist is recommended within 6 months …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … cough) bacteria, and tetanus toxoid. Vaccines do not cause disease because the germs are either dead or weakened … safety-review-thimerosal-containing-vaccines-and-neurodevelopmental-disorders . Do vaccines contain human or animal …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills) mental/mood changes (such as depression, mood swings, … medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Avoid substances that can worsen breathing problems by causing …
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… Basics What is bird flu? Bird flu is an infection caused by a certain kind of avian influenza virus. Although … many kinds of bird flu, the most common kinds that concern health workers are H5N1 and H7N9 bird flu viruses. These … But wild birds can easily pass the virus to birds that are being raised for food, such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … drug (NSAID). It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body to reduce pain and swelling. Consult … may include: burning pain in the throat/stomach, confusion, mental/mood changes, fainting, weakness, ringing in the …
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… page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks Treatment … devices. You don't have to stay at home or in a hospital to use oxygen. Oxygen systems are portable. You can use them … low for long periods. Your need for oxygen depends on your health and the results of oximetry or an arterial blood gas …
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… in infants and young children Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35c Heat-related Series Download … of their illnesses worse (e.g., dehydration due to nausea and vomiting). Symptoms of severe heat-related illness … swallowing Fatigue, malaise Heat rash, heat edema (swelling) Decreased urine output Increased heart rate Skin …