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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care … of your baby’s immune system is used for a short time even when your baby gets several vaccines. Why is it important …
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… What Type of Dialysis Should I Have? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … avoid being in the hospital. It is hard to make decisions when you are very ill. Discuss your choices with your … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Hemodialysis Hemodialysis Before …
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… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner … the vagina; painful sexual intercourse; or pain or burning when you urinate. Men can also get yeast infections, most …
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… Opinion On this page: Overview Overview When is a second opinion helpful? When you're facing a tough health care decision, you may have a … may be a good idea if: You are deciding about a costly or risky test or treatment, like a surgery. You are not clear …
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… Healthy Eating: Staying With Your Plan Actionset Overview Eating one healthy meal isn't … worry. You're not alone. You'll be glad to hear that there are plenty of tips and tricks you can use to get yourself … do you stay with a healthy eating plan? Update your goals When you first started your healthy eating plan, you …
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… may last for months. During bursts of violent coughing, you may make a noise that sounds like a "whoop" when you try to take a breath. You can cough so hard that … and prevent you from spreading it to those who are at risk for more serious problems. With good care, most people …
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… sometimes recommend daily aspirin for people at high risk of heart attack or stroke. But taking aspirin isn't … or stroke? Aspirin slows the blood's clotting action by reducing the clumping of platelets. Platelets are cells that … oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle or part of the brain. When taken daily after having a heart attack or stroke, …
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… physical, learning and behavioural disabilities. Children, youth and adults with FASD will be affected in different … are the most harmful to your baby. Visit the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines to find out what a standard … to a small amount of the alcohol that passes into your milk when you drink. Alcohol can also impact the taste and reduce …
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… Opioids are prescribed for pain relief and are safe when correctly used and in ways that are well understood and … to reverse opioid overdose. Naloxone has no effect if you have not taken opioids. It will not get you “high” and … who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use or risk-taking behaviour. Training in naloxone administration …
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… body get rid of extra salt and water. This product is used when one drug is not controlling your blood pressure. Your … tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when … sting allergy gout lupus kidney disease liver disease skin cancer This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana …
