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… and is transported correctly. Do not move the person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury unless there is … head and neck supported and in a straight line while you move him or her to a safe place. Do not remove the … other emergency services to transport the injured person if you think he or she may have a spinal injury. This will …
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… not apply any pressure to the eyeball. Clean the cut. Wash your hands and wear gloves if they are available. Wash the … from the wound. Bandage the cut. Use a sterile bandage if you have one. If you don't have one, use a clean bandage or cloth. Don't use …
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… On this page: Overview Overview While you are pregnant, you may have common problems that aren't caused by your pregnancy, like a cold or influenza (flu). Or you may …
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… Guidelines for chlamydia The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) recommends screening of at-risk groups: … footnote 1 Sexually active women and men age 25 years or younger. Pregnant women. All pregnant women should be … Guidelines for syphilis The Public Health Agency of Canada recommends that all pregnant women be screened for …
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… Walking log Last updated November 1, 2021 Recording your walks is a good way to maintain a schedule, track your progress, and set goals for yourself. Our walking log allows you to track where you’re …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If you are not at high …
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… surfaces. Avoid prolonged kneeling. Strengthen and stretch your leg muscles. Pay special attention to your front and back thigh muscles (quadriceps and … Avoid deep knee bends. Avoid running downhill unless you are fully conditioned. Try changing what activities you …
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… On this page: Overview Overview If you develop symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection … to be evaluated by a health professional soon after your symptoms start. Symptoms of an STI include: A change in … not mean that the STI has gone away . It will be harder for your health professional to diagnose your STI after the …
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… Osteoporosis Risk in Younger Women On this page: Related … faster than new bone is made, and bones become thinner. You are more likely to have osteoporosis if you did not reach your ideal bone thickness ( bone density ) …
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… (vertex), ready to pass head first through the birth canal. Sometimes a fetus is in a bottom-down, or breech , … the baby's head down toward the cervix include: Propping up your hips by lying back on a firm surface with your feet on … (vertex), ready to pass head first through the birth canal. Sometimes a fetus is in a bottom-down, or breech , …
