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… or cure TB. The medicines are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on … (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up from deep inside your lungs. It is usually thick, cloudy and sticky. Sputum is not saliva (spit) as saliva comes from your mouth and is thin, clear and watery. Do not collect …
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… with heavy alcohol use, any amount of alcohol may affect your developing baby. Heavy drinking (5 or more drinks on at … skills training, job training, and counselling . Community services may be able to help your family handle the costs of … skills training, job training, and counselling . Community services may be able to help your family handle the costs of …
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… Overview Follow these steps when your blood sugar level is below your target range (usually … more sleepy or sluggish, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Stay with the person until their blood sugar level … more sleepy or sluggish, call 9-1-1 or other emergency services. Stay with the person until their blood sugar level …
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… you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an … person faints. Person Faints Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services if the person faints. Then: Start CPR … person faints. Person Faints Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services if the person faints. Then: Start CPR …
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… Floaters are spots, specks, and lines that float through your field of vision. Flashes are brief sparkles or … Anesthesia Eye Injuries Eye Problems, Non-Injury Outpatient Services Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: … Anesthesia Eye Injuries Eye Problems, Non-Injury Outpatient Services Current as of: October 12, 2022 Author: …
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… It won't hurt them.) Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services right away. Stay with the person until help … medical staff. Go to https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/supervise… to find a site near you. … or benzos (benzodiazepines). Combining them decreases your breathing rate. This can lead to overdose or death. …
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… a known or suspected severe allergic reaction Call 9-1-1 or your local emergency service. Tell them someone is having a … with food allergy. They also support and take part in research. Learn more about food allergy and anaphylaxis: … Immunology supports allergy and clinical immunology research. The Society provides information about common …
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… possible. Getting more fit, even a little bit, can improve your health. You don't have to be an athlete to be fit. A … time. You'll feel more able to do things like playing with your kids, gardening, dancing, or biking. Children and … a fitness class. It's important to be active in three areas: aerobic activity, muscle strength, and stretching. …
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… Information Overview You can reduce the chances that you or your child will get stung and have an allergic reaction by … Be cautious when you are outdoors. Pay special attention to areas where stinging insects may be present, such as woods, … when eating outside. When eating outdoors, don't put your picnic out until you are ready to eat, and repack food …
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… involves moving scalp hair and hair follicles from an area with a lot of hair to an area with thinning hair or … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
