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… Turning Off Your ICD On this page: Overview Overview An ICD is always checking your heart for a life-threatening, rapid heart rhythm. The … your end of life, include plans for your ICD. Your decision about your ICD can be included in your treatment plan. And …
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… COPD: Avoiding Your Triggers Actionset Overview You can help reduce flare-ups of your COPD by learning what the triggers are and avoiding … each year, as soon as it's available. Ask your doctor about the pneumococcal and whooping cough (pertussis) …
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… Oral care for your baby Last updated March 31, 2014 Babies' teeth usually … around six months of age. Baby teeth are very important and your baby needs your help taking care of them. Babies and … fun and a part of your child’s daily routine. Watch a video about brushing your baby's teeth. When your child is three …
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… Getting your pregnancy passport Last updated August 8, 2013 … and the first weeks after your baby's birth A place to record check-ups and tests Places to write down goals, … Pregnancy Passport is published by Perinatal Services BC in partnership with the Ministry of Health and health …
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… Breastfeeding: Waking Your Baby On this page: Overview … on demand. But during the first few days of breastfeeding, your baby will breastfeed at least 8 times in a 24-hour period. This means you may need to wake your baby to eat. This will help to get your milk supply …
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… Manage Stress for Your Heart On this page: Overview … Everyone has some stress. But stress can be bad for your heart. If you have heart disease, stress can lead to … a heart attack. Taking steps to manage stress can improve your health and life. Try different ways to reduce stress, …
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… Appreciating Your Child's Personality On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview By the time a child starts school, your child's distinct temperament becomes more apparent. … their own distinct temperaments. Be careful not to dismiss your child's feelings because they don't match your …
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… Gout: Changing Your Diet Actionset Overview Gout is a form of arthritis … the need to restrict what you eat. But making changes in your diet may still help with your gout. If you want to try … plan for gout, this information can help you learn more about how to eat in ways that may help you keep your gout …
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… Purifying Your Drinking Water On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Few things are more important to your health and survival during a long emergency than having … time. If you can't boil water, add 8 drops—which is about 1/16 tsp—of household liquid bleach for every 4 litres …
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… Organizing Your Medical Records On this page: Getting Started What to … And you also may be charged for mailing fees. Be specific about the records you want. The hospital or doctor's office …
