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… getting lost. How can I prepare for the wilderness? Whether your activity is during the summer or winter, on land or … close, especially bears and female moose with calves. Learn about the animals and wildlife in the area you’ll be … when mosquitoes are most active. If you have any concerns about an insect bite, contact your health care provider or …
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… Works Risks Treatment Overview Liposuction removes fat from your body using suction. During the procedure, small, thin, … liposuction. A local anesthetic is used to numb the area of your body where the tube will be inserted. Next, a large … all the time, except when taking a shower, for as long as your doctor says. Expect a lot of bruising and swelling for …
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… stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 weeks after exposure to the parasite. Symptoms … cells lining the intestinal tract. This damage may cause your body to have trouble absorbing nutrients. These types … supervised by an adult when washing their hands. To learn about proper handwashing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand …
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… of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is about the foods you eat and more. It’s about preparing and enjoying food with others, sharing food …
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… silicone discs shaped to correct refractive errors . After your doctor tests your vision, he or she will write a prescription for the lens you need. Your prescription may change over time. Contacts are placed …
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… June 1, 2021 Overview Regular physical activity can improve your health. It can also help prevent chronic diseases like … - trying to prevent yourself from getting a disease Secondary Prevention - trying to detect a disease early and … health care provider or a qualified exercise professional about any concerns or barriers you have and how to overcome …
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… Or it may take several months. Try to avoid heavy use of your hand for a couple of weeks. How soon you can go back to … on the type of surgery you had, whether the surgery was on your dominant hand (the hand you use most), and your work activities. If you had open surgery on your
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… Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… has syphilis. They can still pass the infection to others. Secondary stage During secondary syphilis, a person is … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. … weigh over 165 pounds, speak to your health care provider about alternative methods of emergency contraception, like … below for confidential support, resources, and information about your options: VictimLinkBC: …