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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chickenpox? Chickenpox is an infection caused by the … for a person to get sick after exposure to the virus. If your child is exposed to chickenpox, watch for signs of the … severity of the illness. Most healthy children will only need to stay at home and rest. Pregnant women, newborn …
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… Overview It can be hard to know if your child is having a mild, moderate, or severe asthma … at your child's asthma action plan. The plan tells you what symptoms to watch for, which medicine your child needs to use, and when to call a doctor or seek emergency …
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… Talking About Suicide to Someone You're Worried About On this page: Overview Overview Talking … they're finished, ask questions to make sure you understand what they said. Repeat what you heard, including anything … or pills. If possible, tell them you're available when they need to talk. But don't commit to anything that you won't or …
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… Overview Changing anything big in your life can be stressful. It can seem like a lot to do. … and thinking about their answers helps them figure out what change might be needed. Even if you're not sure you're ready to make a …
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… smoke Addictiveness of cannabis Dangers of cannabis use The need for medicinal cannabis despite legalization of … on mood and perception Overview Learn how cannabis makes you feel and about related health risks and safety … history of low blood flow to vessels that supply the heart, known as “cardiac ischemia” or “cardiac artery disease”. …
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… Schizophrenia: When Hospital Care is Needed On this page: Overview Overview … can be because of severe symptoms or for other reasons. You may have to go to the hospital if: You're having a … . This means that you can't tell the difference between what is real and what isn't real. You talk about suicide or …
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… About Active For Health Last updated January 9, 2025 … within the Health Care Professionals section of Helping You Make It Happen as these are peer-reviewed publications … Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, UBC and Knowledge Translation Lead, BC SUPPORT Unit Dr. Kimberly …
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… Suicide Threats: What to Do On this page: Overview … 9-1-1 Where to get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week If you or someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, …
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… Crohn's Disease: When Surgery Is Needed On this page: Overview Overview … cause other serious problems. Surgery may be needed when you have: Bowel blockage (obstruction). Abscesses or tears … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Gallstone Symptoms: When Surgery Is Needed On this page: … to remove the gallbladder . Surgery usually is needed when: Your gallbladder suddenly becomes inflamed or infected … (cholecystitis). Gallstones cause repeated attacks of pain. You have growths called polyps in the gallbladder, usually …
