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… if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. Sexual abuse must be … be treated with antibiotic pills. For effective treatment, carefully follow the treatment instructions and, if you were … problems later. If this happens, talk with your health care provider who will help you to decide if you or your …
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… be purchased without a prescription. Follow the directions carefully. If you have pubic lice on your eyebrows or … do not use shampoos or lotions to treat them. Instead, carefully apply occlusive ophthalmic ointment (e.g., … more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your sexual partner will need to be treated …
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… by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care provider to make an appointment. In early childhood, … or scrapes, it is recommended that you see your health care provider immediately for treatment. This is especially … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a wound and have … under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see … tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider is prepared to treat it. Emergency treatment …
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… highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to … cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have … your blood, semen, body organs or tissues Tell your health care provider if you have ever donated or received blood …
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… type of health professional to help with your health care is very important. Never before have people had so many … support your desire to take an active role in your health care. Think about these important things when you are … Cardiovascular surgeon Colorectal surgeon Critical care medicine specialist Dermatologist Developmental …
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… any medical conditions speak to your pharmacist or health care provider before using oral decongestants. Try using a … more than the maximum dose recommended on the label. Be careful when taking over-the-counter cold or flu medicines … acetaminophen. Too much acetaminophen can be harmful. Be careful with cough and cold medicines. They may not be safe …
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… time you will understand your child's needs and know how to care for him or her. A child's crying can be very upsetting, … talking to your doctor about the issue of abuse, but health care providers have a professional duty and legal obligation … to cry. Emotional abuse is a repeated pattern of parent or caregiver behaviour that conveys to a child that he or she …
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… find the cause of the problem. Your baby may need special care, such as being in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This may be scary for you. But the … condition. Know that the hospital staff is well prepared to care for babies with this condition. They will do everything …
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… of toddlerhood. Image Caring for your toddler Learn how to care for your toddler’s health and wellness. Image Toddler …