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… day of the surgery, or he or she may stay in the hospital overnight. Tonsillectomy is usually performed by an … may have fewer and less severe infections for at least 2 years after the surgery. But over time, many children who do … may have fewer and less severe infections for at least 2 years after the surgery. But over time, many children who do …
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… age of 32, he had a massive heart attack. But more than 40 years, 4 bypass surgeries, 30 angioplasties, and a combined … During those weeks in the hospital and the months of recovery that followed, Alan taught himself a lot about heart … found a job to support the family, which included two young children. "That was the most difficult adjustment for …
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… occur when your body's defence system (immune system) overreacts to certain substances. The immune system treats a … trees, grasses, or weeds. Allergies can be mild or severe. Over-the-counter allergy medicine may help with some … body "gets used to" the allergen, so you react less to it over time. This kind of treatment may help prevent or reduce …
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… Arthritis: Inflammatory Eye Disease On this page: Overview Overview … who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Children and adults who have JIA can develop cataracts , glaucoma , … who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Children and adults who have JIA can develop cataracts , glaucoma , …
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… include sneezing, runny nose, mild fever, and a mild cough. Over the next 2 weeks, the cough gets worse, leading to … A booster dose of the pertussis vaccine is recommended for adults who were immunized in childhood but is not provided …
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… Healthy Eating: Taking Calcium and Vitamin D Actionset Overview Bone thinning occurs as part of aging. After age … vitamin D is especially critical for women in the first few years after menopause . During this time, bone mass is lost … Canada and Osteoporosis Canada recommend that Canadian adults take daily vitamin D supplements. footnote 1 If you …
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… vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain and fever. Children 5 years and under are at a higher risk of getting sick because … away Do not keep meat, poultry, fish, dairy or cooked leftovers at room temperature for more than 2 hours. Put them in … Place them in the fridge when steaming stops Leave food uncovered until it reaches fridge temperature Avoid higher risk …
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… that is effective and safe for your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are … and territory of Canada, as well as to the federal government and World Health Organization. Rates of these …
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… Multiple Sclerosis Progression On this page: Overview Overview Multiple … or ongoing symptoms and may become disabled within a few years. Most people with MS are between these extremes. For … may be mild or severe and tend to recur over a period of years. They may become worse and more frequent over time, …
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… prevented (HealthLinkBC File #78) Preventing falls in older adults Child safety: Preventing falls Transportation Take … other drugs or medications. For more information, see Government of British Columbia: Driving while affected by … and Prevention Unit: Poisoning Preventing poisoning in young children Water safety Learn about water safety to …
