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… keep up with an unusually high demand for blood to one or more organs in the body. The heart may be working well … oxygen-carrying red blood cells. Requires the heart to pump more blood each minute to deliver enough oxygen to the … Short-circuits the circulation and forces the heart to pump more blood overall to deliver the usual amount of blood to …
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… 62b Download PDF Document English Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 … can legally consent to or refuse immunizations. For more information on mature minor consent please visit …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For more information on the combined vaccines, see: HealthLinkBC … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
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… Gradual weaning happens over time. It lets your baby have more control over when to stop breastfeeding. Abrupt weaning … such as nursing bras and tops with nursing slits. Wear more layers of clothing, or wear clothing that is less … A baby may just need a minute or two at the breast, more for comfort than for food. When the baby has had a …
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… eyes. They may not be a good choice for people who have more severe farsightedness (high hyperopia). That's because … the results are harder to predict and complications are more likely. These procedures may not be done while you are … spending a lot of time in the sun. Clouding appears to be more common in people who are very nearsighted. Some doctors …
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… are not sure what causes this. But certain things make it more likely to happen. These include having more than one sex partner, having a partner who has a … This is usually a mild problem. But it can lead to more serious problems, so it's a good idea to see your …
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… back and transfers it to the hips. Handy compartments , the more the better. They help distribute the weight evenly. … or snow. Pack it safely Experts say a child shouldn't carry more than 15% to 20% of his or her weight. Don't guess—use … should use both shoulder straps. It may seem easier or more comfortable to sling the pack over just one shoulder, …
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… illness such as the common cold. MERS can sometimes cause more serious lung problems like pneumonia. Experts believe … for more information. Health Canada: Health Canada offers … for more information. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and … http://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/mers/about/index.html for more information. Current as of: October 31, 2022 …
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… lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or … rarely increase the risk of cancer. Talk to your doctor for more details. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug … reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details. Before using this medication, tell your doctor …
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… opposite effect of warfarin and helps your blood to clot more quickly. Your warfarin dose will be balanced with the … vegetables wilt when cooked, the cooked version can have more vitamin K than the raw version. Talk to your doctor … any changes to your diet. This includes if: You plan to eat more green leafy vegetables (for example, you eat more …
