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… Sclerosis: MRI Results Multiple Sclerosis: Questions About What to Expect Rehabilitation Programs for Multiple Sclerosis Types …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are ticks? Ticks are tiny bugs, about the size of a … blue-grey in colour. This is called an engorged ick. What should I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a … work and may increase the chance of getting an infection. What to do with the tick once it is removed If the tick is …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are head lice? Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, … for head lice can be part of a family’s hygiene routine. What are the symptoms of head lice? Often people who have … If someone in the house has lice, check all family members. What are safe options for treating head lice? There are many …
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… Document Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What are HPV vaccines? The HPV vaccines protect against … because the vaccines prevent infection but do not clear it. What are the benefits of HPV vaccines? In females who have … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Document Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese What is Tuberculosis (TB)? TB is a serious disease caused by … with TB infection will become sick with the disease. What is the difference between TB infection and TB disease? … the lungs you might spread TB bacteria to those around you. What are the chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? …
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… such as radiation or physiotherapy. General questions What is the name of the treatment? Why do I need this treatment? What might happen if I delay or avoid this treatment? Are … does the doctor have doing this treatment? What effects are expected after the treatment? What complications might …
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… page: What is a Bartholin gland cyst? Bartholin glands The … back. For severe cysts that keep coming back, you may have surgery to remove the Bartholin gland and duct. Related … back. For severe cysts that keep coming back, you may have surgery to remove the Bartholin gland and duct. Related …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is primary ovarian insufficiency? Primary ovarian … may develop after a hysterectomy or other pelvic surgery or from radiation or chemotherapy treatment for … may develop after a hysterectomy or other pelvic surgery or from radiation or chemotherapy treatment for …
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… On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview … Medicines What is insomnia? Insomnia is a common sleep problem that … sleep problems may come and go, or they may be ongoing. What causes it? Insomnia is linked to many things. These …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a febrile seizure? A febrile seizure, also known as … or more A second seizure within 24 hours of the first What can cause a febrile seizure? Febrile seizures can … on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . What should I do if my child is having a febrile seizure? If …