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… a plan ahead of time. Knowing why you want to eat healthier can help you make changes in your eating habits. And writing … and/or cholesterol. Reach a healthy weight for your body type. What are the short-term goals that will help you get … will tell you whether your diet is helping to control your diabetes. Periodic blood tests can measure your cholesterol …
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… Your baby's immune system and vaccines Last updated January … to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child can safely get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I … pertussis, hepatitis B, polio and Haemophilus influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine (#105) Your baby's immune …
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… pressure, pain, and stuffiness (congestion). Decongestants can be taken by mouth as a pill or liquid (oral) or used as … behind the pharmacist's counter or require a prescription. You may need to ask the pharmacist for it or have a … such as heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, diabetes, or an overactive thyroid. Decongestants may also …
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… Living well during your pregnancy Last updated September 17, 2024 Healthy … activity are part of a healthy pregnancy. These resources can help you learn about staying healthy before and during … eating Vegetarian diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight …
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… Chickenpox: Controlling the Itch Actionset Overview When you or your child has chickenpox , the rash that develops can be very uncomfortable. Although the severity of the rash … fingernails or on the skin of your hands. Scarring. You can treat itching from the chickenpox rash at home with …
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… the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza also puts you at risk of other infections. These include viral or … pneumonia which affect the lungs. The risk of complications can be life-threatening. Seniors 65 years and older, infants … following infection with influenza virus. In Canada, thousands of people are hospitalized and may die …
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… Aging Well: Making Your Home Fall-Proof Actionset Overview Getting around your home safely can be a challenge if you have injuries or health problems … or dementia also have to be careful not to fall. You can make your home safer with a few simple measures. How can …
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… benefits for people who have heart failure. It may help you to: Have fewer symptoms. For example, you may feel less … depends on how bad your heart failure is. But even if you can do only a small amount of exercise, it's better than not doing any exercise at all. How can you safely start an exercise program? Making a plan for …
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… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter … we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to anyone's health, but people who are … of pregnancy related complications. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. By …
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… have the highest levels of these bacteria. The bacteria can be present in or on the body but usually do not cause illness. Occasionally enterococci can get into open wounds or skin ulcers, and cause … to person is by direct contact, usually with the hands. If your hands become contaminated, the VRE bacteria can enter …
