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… in drinking water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, including: Skin … wells regularly for water quality. For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b … at levels below the guideline, it is important to have a second test done to confirm the results. If your water tests …
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… Individuals with HIV should get 3 doses of the vaccine. The second dose is given 1 month after the first dose. The third … of the throat, tongue or lips. If this reaction occurs, your health care provider can treat it. Emergency treatment … no symptoms. Hepatitis A infection rarely causes death. About 1 in 200 infected people will die. The risk is higher …
Medical tests
… Feels Risks Results Test Overview When your doctor checks your pelvic organs, it's called a pelvic … to share some information with your doctor. You can talk about any concerns you may have. Your doctor will also want … from your rectum. This is normal and lasts only a few seconds. Risks There is a small chance that the doctor will …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … directions carefully. Your dental professional may apply a second treatment with this product. Keep all of your dental …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … the shampoo on for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse well and apply a second time, repeating these steps. Use this medication …
Medical tests
… get one if a test shows that you have blood or protein in your urine. The biopsy is usually done by putting a long, … will take 15 to 30 minutes. The whole procedure will take about an hour. After the procedure, you'll stay in the … needle is put in, you may feel a sharp pain for a few seconds. Risks There is a small chance for serious problems …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … This vaccine is given as 3 separate doses. The second dose should be given 1 month after the first dose, …
Medications
… is a summary and does NOT have all possible information about this product. This information does not assure that … medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … few days after receiving this vaccine, especially after the second dose. If you notice any of the following symptoms, …
Health topics
… In a stem cell transplant, healthy stem cells are placed in your body through an IV to help your bone marrow start to … from bone marrow or umbilical cord blood, it usually takes about 20 days for your bone marrow to start producing new … the transplant. If relapse occurs, it can be treated with a second transplant, chemotherapy, or other treatments. Risks …
Medical tests
… through the body. Each rotation of the scanner takes a second and provides a picture of a thin slice of the organ … of the scanning machine can tilt to follow the curve of your spine. All of the pictures are saved as a group on a … during the test. How long the test takes The test will take about 30 to 60 minutes. Most of this time is spent getting …
