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… Toxic shock syndrome Last updated August 31, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 04 Download PDF Document English … (GAS) For more information on group A Streptococcus, see HealthLinkBC File #106 Group A Streptococcal Infections . … cup or after a surgery or skin injury, contact your health care provider immediately. What should I do if I …
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… take. This includes over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. Deciding about medicines during pregnancy … pressure or asthma? Your doctor or midwife will look at the risks. A medicine may have risks, but not treating your illness could be risky too. If …
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… pregnancy. Close monitoring is needed so that you and your health professional can make the best treatment decisions at … you and your baby. Treatment will be managed by a team of health professionals who specialize in cancer and high-risk … Pap Test Current as of: August 2, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family …
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… and varicella (MMRV) vaccine Last updated June 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 14e Download PDF Document English … about 1 in 1,000, is much higher than from the vaccine. The risks of serious reactions following MMRV vaccine have not … been established. They may be similar to the MMR vaccine risks listed above. Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or …
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… from taking medicines. Some falls may be related to the effects of aging, such as muscle weakness or delayed … in older adults can be prevented. But since each person's risks are a bit different, talk to your doctor about what … Eyesight Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… symptoms, do a physical examination, and review your past health. Look at your X-rays or CT scan to find out the size, … or have smoked in the past. Your age and your family's past health. Whether you have been exposed to or breathed in … Cancer Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Help manage your frustration and anger by learning healthy ways to handle the stress of child care. You can … following strategies can help you function in a loving and healthy way with your baby. Learn about child development, child health, and effective and safe behaviour management. This …
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… conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 … types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The vaccine is free as part of your child’s …
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… Rotavirus vaccine (Rotarix®) Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 104a Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the rotavirus vaccine? The rotavirus … that does not cause disease. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The rotavirus vaccine is provided free as …
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… you may be able to continue IV antibiotics at home. A home health nurse can help you with this. After you have been … may have follow-up visits for months or years to check the health of your heart. What increases your risk? Your risk is … Stenosis Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - …
