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… sanitizer. Talk to your doctor or check with your local health unit to see if you should get a vaccine. These are usually only given to people who are at high risk of exposure to mpox. They are also usually given if you were … are usually only given to people who are at high risk of exposure to mpox. They are also usually given if you were …
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… in your child's body. This treatment is called post-exposure prevention (PEP). If your child is already infected … in your child's body. It can also help your child stay healthy. This treatment is called antiretroviral therapy … in your child's body. This treatment is called post-exposure prevention (PEP). If your child is already infected …
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… age children and their vision Last updated January 12, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 53b Download PDF Document English … and their symptoms? Your child should see your family health care provider or eye doctor if you notice any of … more information, see: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #53a Young Children and Their …
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… as your doctor prescribes them. This also helps reduce side effects. You may start to feel better within 1 to 3 weeks … depressed again. Be sure your doctor knows about any other health conditions you have and any medicines you take … or restless. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview An … test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … from the needle. Or you might feel a quick sting or pinch. Risks There is very little chance of having a problem from …
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… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A bone … bone biopsy: Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of … a week. Your doctor will talk to you about pain medicine. Risks Problems from a bone biopsy are rare. There is a very …
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… before you try either heat or cold during chemotherapy or radiation treatments. Be careful when using heat or cold … apply heat or cold to skin that may be red or tender from radiation treatment. Don't apply heat to an area where the … blood flow. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… most common way is surgery to cut out the abnormal growth. Radiation may be done if surgery isn't an option. Other … From the Sun Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … most common way is surgery to cut out the abnormal growth. Radiation may be done if surgery isn't an option. Other …
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… 2 This is especially important if you have a chronic health problem (including asthma). The intranasal vaccine … . Instead, you must take every precaution to prevent exposure to these viruses while you're pregnant. Other … . Instead, you must take every precaution to prevent exposure to these viruses while you're pregnant. Other …
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… of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50b Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. … the disease. Here are things you should know: Serious side effects from vaccines are very rare The most common side …