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… each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic (long term) … with HBV infection Coughing or sneezing Through water or food What should I do if I have been exposed to hepatitis B … HBV infection, but there is treatment that can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. …
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… breath, such as missing meals, being dehydrated, or eating foods with a strong odour, such as garlic. Other causes … common in people who miss meals or are dieting. Chewing food increases saliva in the mouth. When you are not eating, … Other causes of bad or changed breath include: Eating foods with a strong odour, such as garlic, onions, or …
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… He decided to change his eating habits. Cutting out fast food The first step Jeremy took toward healthy eating was to stop going to fast-food restaurants. Jeremy used to eat fast food as often as 4 times a week. To his surprise, he found …
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… have rarely caused very serious side effects. Discuss the risks and benefits of hormone treatment with your doctor. … that can help to control or prevent these diseases include reducing stress, eating a low fat/salt diet, losing weight … dressing lightly or in layers, avoiding/limiting certain foods (spicy foods, caffeine, alcohol), reducing stress, and …
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… and light switches, labelling and marking medicines and food, and getting rid of potential hazards. If you wear … high-contrast labels to "colour code" medicines, spices, foods, and other items. Label any medicines you take so that … are also some "talking" meters. "Talking" or large-print food scales. If you need to weigh your food, there are …
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… How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. The … Your condition will not improve any faster, and your risk of side effects will increase. Do not stop taking this … tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when …
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… bone thinning of osteoporosis. These things are called risk factors. Some risk factors you can change. Others you can't change. Risk … D). In Canada, most people don't get enough vitamin D from food only. Osteoporosis Canada recommends that all Canadian …
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… by asbestos? Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos fibers that are released … air can be harmful to your health. It could increase your risk of getting a variety of diseases such as: Asbestosis …
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… called ulcers. What causes GERD? Normally when you swallow food, it travels down the esophagus. A valve opens to let the food pass into the stomach, and then the valve closes. With … After you eat, wait 2 to 3 hours before you lie down. Avoid foods that make your symptoms worse. These may include …
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… It is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially … may be fatal. Many drug interactions can increase this risk. Food and drinks that contain tyramine can also increase this …
