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… Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine? The … care provider to find out if you need a second dose and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor … baby or babies. The risk of premature birth is higher when you are carrying multiple fetuses, which increases an … health decisions. When my husband and I learned we were expecting three babies, we were thrilled. But along with …
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… Your health this winter Last updated December 12, 2024 … on seasonal readiness, how to prepare an emergency plan and what to include in an emergency kit, visit PreparedBC: … lifestyle, visit the Healthy living during winter page. When to visit the emergency room The Emergency Room (ER) in …
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… Document Tigrina Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese What is tetanus immune globulin? Tetanus immune globulin … to make TIg. Many chemical and physical steps are included when preparing TIg. These steps include inactivating and … or the local emergency number. Always report serious or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should …
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… ( gestational diabetes ). It's treated by watching what you eat, exercising, checking blood sugar levels, and … or preterm labour. Tissue that passes through the vagina. When you pass tissue, you may also pass large blood clots. … days and weeks after delivery (postpartum period), you can expect that your body will change as it returns to its …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a … virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to months to develop symptoms … who get hepatitis B show no symptoms and may not know they have the disease. How common is hepatitis B virus infection? …
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… Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)? … well to many common antibiotics used to kill bacteria. When methicillin and other antibiotics do not kill the … call your doctor if your infection does not get better as expected. How can you prevent it? As more …
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… Vision changes, such as: Trouble adjusting your vision when you enter a dark room. Trouble focusing on close or … fever Do you have diabetes or a weakened immune system? What weakens the immune system in an adult or older child … example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect). You may need care sooner. HomeTreatment …
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… Alcohol and young people Last updated July 1, 2024 Any amount of alcohol … your health If you don’t want to drink Tips to reduce risks when drinking How do I know if my alcohol use is a problem? … drinks from others. This will help make sure that you know what time of alcohol you’re drinking and that no one has …
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… On this page: Overview Overview What is a high-risk pregnancy? Your pregnancy is called high-risk if you or your baby has … being at high risk doesn't mean that you or your baby will have problems. Your health plan may have its own list of …
