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… first dose, another dose is usually given 4 weeks later, followed by doses every 12 weeks. The injection is given in the … if it gets worse. Side Effects Bruising, redness, itching, pain, or swelling at the injection site may occur. If any of … do not have serious side effects. This medication may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you …
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… incontinence : bladder training, habit training, biofeedback, and pelvic muscle exercises . People who have … to urinate. You are taught about the structure of the lower urinary tract and the causes of incontinence. A … do Kegels while urinating. If doing these exercises causes pain, stop doing them and talk with your doctor. Sometimes …
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… Managing eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities Last updated June 17, … Spanish Document Vietnamese Eating, chewing and swallowing difficulties can occur in people of any age, but they … Say food “gets stuck” or “goes down the wrong way” Have pain when swallowing Clear their throat regularly Refuse …
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… disease. Rubella infection in adults may cause swelling and pain in the joints. Infections in the first 3 months of … routine immunizations, see the HealthLinkBC Files listed below: HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated influenza (flu) …
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… the chance of passing this virus to others by doing the following: Talk to your health care provider if you are … have symptoms, which include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, extreme tiredness, fever, loss of appetite and jaundice or yellowing of the skin. Most children under 5 years of age and …
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… bottle-feed your baby. Feeding your child gets them to swallow and prevents ear pain. What immunizations will my child need? Make sure that … B Meningococcal Travellers’ diarrhea and cholera Typhoid Yellow fever Japanese encephalitis Rabies Influenza (flu) When …
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… a cut or scrape, they produce a poison that can cause painful tightening of muscles all over the body. It is very …
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… cough (dry or wet) for 2 weeks or longer, sputum, chest pain and shortness of breath. Sputum is mucous or phlegm …
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… or a disease that makes it: Hard to drink or hold a glass. Painful to get up from a chair. Painful or exhausting to use … are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down. Self-Care In the early stages, you may be able … for help during self-care Call a doctor if any of the following occur during self-care at home: More severe …
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… reaction to the vaccine. When immunization rates drop below a certain level, preventable diseases show up again. … chickenpox or measles-mumps-rubella shots. Temporary joint pain after a measles-mumps-rubella shot. Severe reactions, … rural areas or those off the usual tourist route. Taking backpacking trips. Visiting people in another country. …