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… Canada approved the vaccine. It will be free as part of your child's routine immunizations. Call your health care … through the air by people sneezing or coughing or by direct skin-to-skin contact. The disease can result in very severe … Hepatitis B is also 1 of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. The hepatitis B virus is spread …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Taking a … is a female hormone (estrogen). It is absorbed through the skin and enters into the bloodstream. It is used by women to …
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… Fever Seizures On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer … Are tiny, flat red or purple spots in the skin or the lining of the mouth. Do not turn white when you …
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… and included. Human milk (breast milk) is the only food your baby needs for the first 6 months. When your baby … baby Heal after giving birth Decrease your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and diabetes When can I start … help prevent infections. Keep your baby close and provide skin-to-skin contact. This will encourage feeding and …
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… in a thin, fibrous capsule usually found just below the skin. Lipomas aren't cancer and don't turn into cancer. They are found most often … be diagnosed by its appearance alone. In some cases, your doctor may order an imaging test, such as an ultrasound …
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… sex. A vasectomy is a simple procedure. It can be done at your doctor's office or clinic. It takes about 30 minutes. … with pointed ends. Instead of using a scalpel to cut the skin, the clamp is poked through the skin of the scrotum and then opened. The benefits of this …
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… What are genital warts? Genital warts are skin growths in the groin, genital, or anal areas. They can … and anal areas. The doctor may ask you questions about your symptoms and risk factors. Risk factors are things that … including the ones that cause 70 to 90% of anal and genital cancers and 90% of genital warts. In Canada, HPV …
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… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, …
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… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … cause sexually-acquired reactive arthritis, which includes skin, eye and joint problems. It is also associated with a … vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at protecting against STIs transmitted by skin-to-skin contact, …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … This medication is given by injection under your skin as directed by your doctor, usually once a week. The … Very rarely, people using this medication have developed cancers (including skin cancer). Tell your doctor right away …
