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… not known to spread the virus. Hantavirus is mainly spread when deer mouse droppings, urine, saliva, or nesting … cases, it may be spread through small breaks in the skin when handling a wild mouse, or by mouse bites. You cannot … that may have mice. Campers and hikers can also be exposed when they use infested trail shelters or camp in other deer …
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… people who have it are 15 to 55 years old. It may occur when people travel to elevations over 2000 m (6500 ft) . … system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health … system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health …
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… rare but serious problem called strangulation. This occurs when a loop of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is … An inguinal hernia (say "IN-gwuh-nul HER-nee-uh") occurs when tissue pushes through a weak spot in your groin muscle. … rare but serious problem called strangulation. This occurs when a loop of intestine or a piece of fatty tissue is …
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… sense of well-being. Talk about how you got through times when you wanted to use tobacco again. If you currently use … that you're willing to talk or visit anytime they want. When they meet a quit-tobacco goal, congratulate them. Treat … counselling, medicine, or nicotine replacement therapy? When the person uses tobacco again, it may be a one-time …
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… in the vagina, an infection, or polyps on the cervix. When you have unexpected bleeding, it's important to let … system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health … system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health …
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… doctor about all of the medicines and natural health products you are taking. Your doctor may ask you to eat a … given technetium in a vein ( intravenously ) in your arm. When and how you take the radioactive tracer depends on … you are breastfeeding, you may want to pump enough breast milk before the test to get through 1 to 2 days of feeding. …
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… tenosynovitis . This can occur in the hand and wrist when tendons and the tendon covering (sheath) on the thumb … system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health … system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health …
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… a bag to an intravenous (IV) catheter and into your vein. When is a blood transfusion needed? You may need a blood … blood is regulated by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD). The TPD enforces five layers of … that collects and distributes blood and blood products in all provinces and territories except Quebec. In …
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… Sometimes dark spots may last for a few weeks or months. When cold, your newborn may get a blotchy, lacy rash … If you have concerns about what lotions or other products to use on your baby's skin, talk with your baby's … creams. You don't usually need to use lotions and other products on healthy newborn skin. …
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… food that "I don't feel good now if I don't eat right. And when I say 'right,' I mean 'healthy,'" she says. Maggie's … soft drinks and bottled teas with sugar. Eat whole fruit when you crave something sweet. Keep track of how much you … spend the calories on. Small changes lead to better health When Maggie started gaining weight, she lost ground in her …
