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… your chance of getting HIV complications (such as new infections, cancer) and improves your quality of life. Both … your immune system gets stronger, it can begin to fight off infections you already had, possibly causing disease … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… the immune system, it may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … ulcer) brittle bones (osteoporosis) current/past infections (such as tuberculosis, positive tuberculosis … so your child's height and growth can be checked. Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, …
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… Everolimus may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … history, especially of: liver disease any recent/current infections diabetes high cholesterol/triglyceride levels … about when to stop or restart this medication. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… metabolic conditions Last updated January 29, 2025 Many adults in Canada live with metabolic conditions: Obesity … (body mass index ≥30 kg/m2) affected 26.4% or 8.3 million adults in 2016. Overweight (body mass index 25-29.9 kg/m2) affected 34% or 10.6 million adults in 2016. In 2015, 9.3% or 3.4 million adults were …
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… people of every age and ability level. Only 16% of Canadian adults are active enough to meet the recommended levels of … Help you live longer Canadian guidelines recommend that adults accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate- to … Useful resources Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults (ParticipACTION, Canada) This website provides …
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… medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. This medication … growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as … discoloration has also occurred in older children and young adults. Discuss the risks and benefits of this medication …
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… treatment Hydroxyurea can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections. Avoid contact with people who have infections … drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this …
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… or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections recent eye surgery cataracts glaucoma (open-angle … other ear problems (such as a hole in your eardrum, ear infections) After you apply this drug in the eyes, your … or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye infections recent eye surgery cataracts glaucoma (open-angle …
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… Corticosteroids may weaken the body's ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious … especially of: eye problems (such as glaucoma, cataracts) infections (including tuberculosis) recent nose problems … injury, ulcers, surgery) Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, …
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… disease? Fifth disease is a very common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called slapped-cheek … disease? Fifth disease is a very common childhood illness. Adults can get it too. It is sometimes called slapped-cheek …