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… what type and level of exercise is safe for you. Regular activity can help keep your heart and body healthy. The type … safe for you. Talk with your doctor. Your doctor may do a physical examination, an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), and … safe for you. Talk with your doctor. Your doctor may do a physical examination, an electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG), and …
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… have problems with breast development. You will likely need more than one surgery. The first surgery may be done during … will look different after surgery. Your new breast may be more firm, round, or flat than your other breast. It may … in 6 to 9 weeks. Most people need to avoid strenuous activity for several weeks. Why It Is Done Tissue flap …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … 2 years of age. The polysaccharide vaccine protects against more types of pneumococcal bacteria. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #62b Pneumococcal …
Medications
… (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal … or other body fluids. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. How To Use Read the Patient Information … this medication at the same time every day. Do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed or stop taking it …
Healthy eating
… habits means a long-term commitment to healthy eating and physical activity. Is information based on personal stories or … are found by combining the results of many studies. The more research that shows the same results the more …
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… the child with autism. footnote 1 Some families will need more outside assistance than others, depending on their … (ASD) Taking Care of Yourself When You Have a Child With Physical, Emotional, or Behavioural Problems … the child with autism. footnote 1 Some families will need more outside assistance than others, depending on their …
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… clinic or your family health care provider to find out more about making a referral. See your health care provider … grams (2.65 pounds) Neonatal intensive care stay of 2 or more days Being on a ventilator or receiving extracorporeal … away from harmful substances such as cigarette smoke. For more information on how second-hand smoke can harm babies …
Medications
… infections. These serious side effects occur more frequently in people with advanced HIV disease (AIDS). … weakness, cold skin). These serious side effects may occur more often in women and obese patients. If you have … (latex or polyurethane condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity as directed by your doctor. Do not share personal …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine. For more information about the MMRV vaccine, see HealthLinkBC … with someone with measles. (these children will need 2 more doses of the vaccine, at 12 months and 4 to 6 years of …
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… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … B vaccine at birth. After birth, the baby will receive 3 more doses of hepatitis B vaccine at 2, 4 and 6 months of … are given at the same time as other childhood vaccines. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, …
