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… Fexofenadine 24-Hour Tablet - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: FEX-oh-FEN-a-deen Common Brand Name(s): … to self-treat, read all directions on the product package before taking this medication. If you have any …
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… Prasterone Insert - Vaginal On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Pronunciation: PRAS-ter-one Common Brand Name(s): … medication is not usually used by women of childbearing age. Tell your doctor if you are planning pregnancy, become …
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… Stem Cell Transplant for Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Treatment Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How … the risk for serious problems increases with a person's age. But new methods of doing stem cell transplant are … become greater as a person gets older and/or develops damage to major organs. For these reasons, a bone marrow …
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… contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, molluscum … care provider may use any of the following treatments: Cryotherapy – freezing and removing the bumps with liquid … unwanted side-effects and are only considered when cryotherapy and curettage do not work. If you have symptoms or …
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… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged …
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… muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help … into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. For packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how … your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives, also called …
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… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …
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… Cannabis Last updated August 29, 2024 On this page: Common questions about cannabis Safe and responsible … edibles and vaping cannabis, visit the following webpages: Government of British Columbia: Cannabis health … pot with youth Government of Canada: Talking with teenagers about drugs Government of Canada: Cannabis and your …
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… conversations that foster resilience to help prepare teenagers for the challenges they will face throughout life. … they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. Ask Teens to Evaluate Their Performance Ask … and humour. Resources and Links: HealthLink BC: Stress management: Helping your child with stress HealthLink BC: …
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… Provincial and Territorial Helplines and Websites On this page: If you want to save this … provide help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in multiple languages. In an emergency, call 9-1-1 . Canada-wide resources … Visit the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention's webpage at http://suicideprevention.ca/need-help to find a …