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… unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following sentences … many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new vaccine is ready to be tested in people, it is … to call their health care provider if any unusual or unexpected side effects happen after getting the vaccines. …
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… Functional Ovarian Cysts On this page: What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Exams and Tests Treatment Overview …
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… and move forward in the face of adversity. It is what allows you to look after yourself when life doesn’t go as planned. Have conversations that … If they experience only easy successes, they come to expect quick results and are easily discouraged by failure. …
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… Insomnia: Should I Take Sleeping Pills? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … and nausea. A sleep medicine may not work as well when your body gets used to it. You may have withdrawal …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamnese What is malaria? Malaria is a very serious disease caused by … Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … Canada from at risk areas will need anti-malaria medication when visiting or returning to at risk areas.y How can I …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune … before being used to make HBIg. Several steps are included when preparing HBIg to inactivate and remove viruses and … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Overview Healthy Eating— How do you get started on healthy eating? Healthy eating starts … Make water your drink of choice. Listen to your body. Eat when you're hungry. Stop when you feel satisfied. Look for … eating. Even sweets can be okay. Why pay attention to what you eat? Healthy eating will help you get the right …
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… Anyone with a head injury should be watched, especially when it's from the above causes. If you think any symptoms … things can affect how your body responds to a symptom and what kind of care you may need. These include: Your age . … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment …
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… Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … therapy may be a good choice if you are close to menopause (when fibroids shrink), have heavy bleeding from fibroids, or …
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… Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … or die from these crashes. footnote 1 There's no set age when everyone should stop driving. Each person is different. …