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… on preventing mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria prevention . If your child will be travelling for a … called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should … Travelling with children (#41d) Traveller's diarrhea (#41e) Malaria prevention (#41f) The pregnant traveller (#41g) …
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… of your tongue may be caused by eating or drinking something that may have stained your tongue, such as soft drinks … debris and bacteria on the tongue may make the tongue look thick or furry (" hairy tongue "). A person with a hairy … debris and bacteria on the tongue may make the tongue look thick or furry (" hairy tongue "). A person with a hairy …
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… present in one ejaculation. Liquefaction time. Semen is a thick gel at the time of ejaculation. It normally becomes liquid within 20 minutes after ejaculation. Liquefaction time is the … (low pH ) or alkalinity (high pH) of the semen. White blood cell count. White blood cells are not usually present …
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… 1 dose or shot. The vaccine provides effective immunity within 30 days for 99 per cent of those vaccinated. Travel to … called anaphylaxis. This may include hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the throat, tongue or lips. Should … on preventing mosquito bites, see HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . Mature minor consent It is recommended …
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… This is because if the heartbeat isn't strong and steady, blood can collect, or pool, in the atria. And pooled blood … how to lower your risk. You may decide to take a blood-thinning medicine such as aspirin or an anticoagulant. … take an active role in managing a health condition. Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely Heart …
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… is pulmonary hypertension? Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the arteries of your lungs. This may also … blood picks up oxygen. The walls of the arteries may get thick, which narrows the space inside the arteries. When … you have a problem with your lungs and heart. But there are things you can do to feel better and stay as active as you …
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… muscle of the heart's main pump (left ventricle) has become thick and enlarged. This can happen over time if the left … part of the heart needs to be strong to pump oxygen-rich blood to your entire body. When the ventricle gets thick, … that you have a problem with your heart. But there are things you can do to feel better and help keep this …
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… piercing site may be slightly swollen. A small amount of blood or fluid may drain from the site. Common problems that … be swallowed . Jewellery in the navel can get caught on clothing and linens. This constant irritation can delay … things. It can depend on how big the piercing is and how thick the tissue is at the site. Your own ability to heal …
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… that your baby has a serious problem. So it's important to think about what that would mean to you and your partner. … screening tests? Screening tests for birth defects include blood tests and a certain type of ultrasound . Depending on … test . This test uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of the area at the back of the baby's neck. An …
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… swelling of the brain called encephalitis), Zika virus, and malaria in some parts of the world. Tick bites can cause … on the label. DEET should also be used carefully on clothing. Icaridin (Picaridin). Icaridin is an insecticide that … insecticide that works on contact. You spray it on clothing and other fabrics, such as mosquito netting and tent …
