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… Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. … Shingrix® is not a live virus vaccine and cannot give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by … being immunized, the vaccine can reduce pain, including the type of pain that lasts after shingles. What are the …
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… or part of the bladder. It is mainly used to treat bladder cancer that has spread into the bladder wall or to treat … is done through a cut (incision) the doctor makes in your lower belly. Sometimes it can be done as laparoscopic … surgery, which requires only small cuts. To do this type of surgery, a doctor puts a lighted tube, or scope, and …
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… they are carrying SA bacteria. When these bacteria are in your nose or on the surface of your skin, they will not … However, if SA bacteria get into or through your skin, they can cause a variety of infections, such as skin and wound … Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are types of SA that have become resistant to some antibiotics …
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… Basics What are high triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. … pancreatitis. What causes this problem? High triglycerides can run in families. They may also be caused by other conditions, like obesity and diabetes. You may have high levels of this fat if you eat or …
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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … on time. By getting all the vaccines on time, your child can be protected from many diseases over a lifetime. … pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune …
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… on the skin (topical) or for the whole body (systemic) can cause two types of reactions: Phototoxicity . Medicines react with … A or alpha hydroxy acids (AHA). Some acne medicines. Some diabetes medicines that you take by mouth. If you are taking …
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… ) bacterium. The bacteria produce a nerve toxin that can cause paralysis. Food-borne botulism can be fatal and is considered a medical emergency. What … of the arms, legs, and trunk and the muscles that help you breathe. In foodborne botulism, symptoms generally begin …
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… — What is healthy thinking? Healthy thinking can teach you to know what thoughts of yours—both helpful and not … problems or feelings that trouble you. With practice, you can learn to use accurate thoughts that encourage you …
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… during the day and are active at night when they feed. They can go for weeks without feeding. See a picture of a bedbug … to spread disease to people. But itching from the bites can be so bad that some people will scratch enough to cause … also cause an allergic reaction in some people. Where can you find bedbugs? Bedbugs are found worldwide. They are most …
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… behaviours, and severe problems with self-worth. It can lead to troubled relationships in every area of a … problems often don't start until early adulthood. Treatment can be hard, and getting better can take years. Problems … has problems with emotions or behaviours sometimes. But if you have borderline personality disorder, the problems are …
