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… Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best … need 2 doses of the vaccine to be protected. Children 15 years of age and older, adults, and those with weakened … reactions to the vaccine are rare. Over 15 years of vaccine safety monitoring has shown that the HPV vaccine is safe. …
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… symptoms, foods you have recently eaten, and your work and home environments. A blood test or spinal fluid test may be … food and how to store it. Reading food labels and following safety instructions will reduce your chance of becoming ill … food and how to store it. Reading food labels and following safety instructions will reduce your chance of becoming ill …
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… been approved. Phase I. A new medicine is tested for the first time on a small group of healthy people or people with certain conditions or diseases. Researchers check the safety of the medicine or treatment, the best dose or … uses for the medicine, different ways to give it, or more safety information. For example, a medicine may be studied …
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… Instead, try watchful waiting and manage your symptoms at home. Urinary symptoms include needing to urinate often, … stream. Watchful waiting and medicines are usually the first things considered for an enlarged prostate. Sometimes … 77(1): 123–130. MacDiarmid SA, et al. (2008). Efficacy and safety of extended-release oxybutynin in combination with …
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… bruised, or injured, use caution with sharp objects like safety razors and nail cutters, and avoid activities such as … medication is given in a clinic and will not be stored at home. Medical Alert Your condition can cause complications … Information last revised November 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Current as of: March 1, … Years Growth and Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Current as of: March 1, …
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… increase the risk of birth defects if used during the first two months of pregnancy. Also, using it for a long … or difficulty gaining weight. Children younger than 12 years should not use products that contain tramadol. … Information last revised August 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with …
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… acetaminophen without asking your doctor or pharmacist first. Acetaminophen is in many nonprescription and … age, weight, and response to treatment. For children 12 years of age and younger, and for adults and teenagers … for more details. If you are using this medication at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your …
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… your baby is not getting enough milk: For babies in the first weeks of life: Has your baby lost some weight? It's normal in the first few days, until your milk increases around day three …
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… of developing another form of cancer, sometimes months to years after treatment. Consult your doctor for more details. … Information last revised December 2022. Copyright(c) 2023 First Databank, Inc. Selected from data included with permission and copyright by First DataBank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been …
