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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … vaccine was given. Mild symptoms may occur in some people after getting the vaccine, especially those receiving the … beginning in October. For best protection, you should try to get the vaccine as soon as possible. This gives your …
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… Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Decision Point You … is for you if you have a very serious illness and are trying to decide whether you will want to have CPR and life … breathing tube—to help your heart beat again. Life support After CPR has been started, you will be connected to a …
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… Baby's Best Chance: Parents' Handbook of Pregnancy and Baby Care Last updated December 2, 2024 … guide for parents. Topics covered include pregnancy, birth and parenting a baby up to six months of age. Your … infancy. Safer Sleep For My Baby is provided by the Ministry of Health. … Babys Best Chance Parents Handbook of …
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… Wisdom Teeth: Should I Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed? Decision Point You … And when you're older, it may take longer for you to heal after you have had them removed. What are the risks of … won't stop for about 24 hours. Problems or pain when you try to open your jaw. This is called trismus . Slow-healing …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Decision Point You may want … checkups and testing now and think about surgery later, after they have had children and have finished … hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain, urinary problems, vaginal dryness, and pain with sexual intercourse. If you …
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… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? … that you have AIDS. HIV often causes flu-like symptoms soon after a person gets infected. These early symptoms go away … L, et al. (2006, reaffirmed 2017). HIV screening in pregnancy. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 185. Journal …
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… Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? Decision … that you can talk to your doctor about them. Kidney Stones: Should I Have Lithotripsy to Break Up the Stone? 1 Get the … to pass another stone, I knew right away that I wanted to try breaking up the stone. Hopefully the stone will pass …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? … surgery, which will have risks, and more recovery time. After breast-conserving surgery, you will need radiation … surgery will not remove all of the cancer. I don't mind trying breast-conserving surgery first and maybe having more …
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… Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? Decision Point You may want … doctor about them. Atrial Fibrillation: Which Anticoagulant Should I Take to Prevent Stroke? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … anticoagulant (DOAC)? Your doctor may recommend that you try a DOAC if: You prefer to take one of these …
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… Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? Decision Point You … you can talk to your doctor about them. Weight Management: Should I Use Over-the-Counter Diet Aids? 1 Get the Facts 2 … decisions. I have a lot of weight to lose, and I want to try an over-the-counter diet aid. I'm not technically obese, …
