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… The benefits of immunizing your child Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File … Be sure your children get all their vaccines on time. When you get your child immunized, you help protect others … health care provider is prepared to treat this reaction What happens if my child does not get immunized? Vaccines …
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… and Teens On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … for a child to be moody or sad from time to time. You can expect these feelings after the death of a pet or a move to …
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… ( arrhythmia ), it's important to talk to your doctor about what type and level of exercise is safe for you. Regular … tell you how fast your pulse (target heart rate) should be when you exercise. Know how to exercise safely with a … exercise with someone else. Set goals you can meet. If you expect too much, you're likely to get discouraged and stop …
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… is done in a clinic by a doctor who has special training. What can you expect as you recover? You may have cramps and light … Take them exactly as instructed. Ask your doctor when you can return to normal activities or strenuous …
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… Detachment On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … has caused the detachment. It is rarely helpful on its own when scar tissue tugging on the retina has caused the …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is botulism and how is it caused? Botulism is a serious … take to avoid botulism? To avoid botulism, use extreme care when canning at home. There are different methods of canning … lid and a pressure gauge. By cooking under pressure, you can increase the temperature of boiling water from 100°C …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is diverticular disease? Diverticular disease means … such as constipation or bleeding. Diverticulitis is when the pouches or sacs in the colon get inflamed or … constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and fever. If you have diverticulitis you may need to take medicine and …
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… Diabetes On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment …
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… Document Tigrinya Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts develop the lens becomes cloudy. Most people … What symptoms will I have and when should I call my doctor? Expected symptoms: Within 24 hours after surgery Blurry …
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… Comparison of Hysterectomy Procedures Risks of Hysterectomy When to Call Recovery What is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is surgery to take … the uterus through the belly or the vagina. What can you expect as you recover from a hysterectomy? You might go home …