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… the emergency has passed. The question of how long you should plan for your supplies to last does not have an easy answer. It's impractical for most people to … the emergency has passed. The question of how long you should plan for your supplies to last does not have an easy …
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… Some people are overly concerned with how often they have bowel movements. That's because they've been taught … anal fissure ) as the stool is pushed through the anus . It should stop when the constipation is controlled. … by illness or aging. Medicine use. Overuse of laxatives. Pregnancy. Constipation is sometimes a sign of another …
Medications
… How To Use This Information This is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This … tests (such as viral load, T-cell counts, liver function) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep … precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular …
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… detection and treatment for cancer means that more people have a better chance of being cured or living longer with … that all people with cancer, unless advised otherwise, should avoid being physically inactive. People with cancer should aim for at least: 30 minutes of moderate-intensity …
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… rate (THR / training heart rate) - The rate your heart should beat during exercise in order to get the most … heart rate. So to calculate your target heart rate, you have to first find out what your maximum heart rate is. To … if you’re a 60 year old woman, your target heart rate should be between 75 and 90 beats per minute during a light …
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… children, with evidence suggesting that children under two should not have any screen time outside of video chatting with loved … and which signs to watch for that could mean your child should see a health care provider. Encouraging language …
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… Put this mixture back into the syringe. Make sure you have the amount of glucagon that the person's doctor … Anytime a person who has diabetes gets glucagon, they should talk to a doctor to try to find out what caused the … dose. (Each device contains one dose.) Their blood sugar should be checked for several hours after glucagon is given. …
Medical tests
… to find testicular cancer . If your doctor thinks you may have cancer, you will probably have an open surgical … problems during your test. Your doctor will tell you if you should stop taking any of them before the test and how soon … or when the local anesthetic is given. Other than that, you should feel no pain. Risks There is a small risk of bleeding …
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… fresh waters and coastal beaches. Cases of swimmer’s itch have been reported across Canada, including in B.C., and the … very irritating, especially for young children, but there should not be any serious danger. However, if a skin infection occurs from too much scratching, you should see your health care provider. For More Information …
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… your child's diabetes is under control. Your province may have a care plan template that you can use. If not, you can … Include information about when your child's blood sugar should be checked before activity and the desired target … to let school staff know when to call 9-1-1 . The care plan should state that your child is allowed to: Use the …