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… the disease, contact HealthLink BC at 8‑1‑1 or your health care provider as soon as possible. On this page: What are … How do I know if I have been exposed to Ebola? For health care workers What are the symptoms of Ebola? Ebola symptoms … in public health through surveillance, detection, prevention and consultation. Government of Canada Find more …
Medications
… your specific health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent and relieve pain during certain medical procedures … on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. Do not … and increase your risk of swallowing the wrong way or choking. Do not chew gum or eat for 1 hour after using this …
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… of countries around the world, particularly in their health care facilities. People who have been admitted to hospital … risk for picking up CPO bacteria. It is important to prevent these bacteria from spreading to other individuals, … as having a CPO should follow these instructions to prevent CPO from spreading to others in the home: Wash your …
Medications
… specific health needs. Uses This vaccine is used to help prevent certain serious, sometimes fatal, bacterial … into a muscle by a health care professional. Adults and children usually receive the injection in the upper arm, and …
Health topics
… work as well as they should. Your baby may need special care, such as being in the neonatal intensive care unit … baby get more fluids. Follow-up care is a key part of your child's treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all … line ( 8-1-1 in most provinces and territories) if your child is having problems. It's also a good idea to know your …
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… can happen to anyone, it is most common in older adults, babies, and people who have problems of the brain or nervous system. There are many different problems that can prevent the throat or esophagus from working properly. Some … this treatment, a device is placed down your esophagus to carefully expand any narrow areas of your esophagus. You may …
Medical tests
… for the amount of lead in people who live with or play with children who have lead poisoning. How To Prepare In general, … Tharratt MD, MPVM, FACP, FCCP - Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Toxicology Current as of: September …
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… Basics Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … and type 2 diabetes increases with age. But the number of children with type 2 diabetes is increasing. Usually, … diagnose them. This includes maturity onset diabetes of the young (MODY). There are many types of MODY, depending on the …
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… over time, and your age at exposure. In general, the younger you are when you are exposed to radiation, the … from a CT scan is less than 1 in 1,000. The risk of a child getting cancer from the same CT scan can be much … and pediatric computed tomography (CT): A guide for health care providers. Available online: …
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… illness that can happen in the first few months after childbirth. It also can happen after miscarriage or … have fleeting, frightening thoughts of harming their babies. Are you depressed? If you have at least five of the … taken first to treat postpartum depression and then to prevent symptoms from coming back. Your doctor may recommend …
