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… A bite from a poisonous (venomous) snake or lizard requires emergency care. If you have been bitten by a snake or lizard … can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there. Mild pain (1 to 4) : You notice the pain, … to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her. Mild pain (1 to 4) : The …
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… routine childhood immunizations. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, … with HBV and health care providers. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #25a Hepatitis B vaccine . If you … sexually transmitted infections. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… the heart attack came as a shock. But he was a smoker. And when he had his first bypass surgery a few years later, Alan … and that has really helped my cholesterol," he says. "When you have heart disease, you learn to eat better for the … a printed sheet in the car and bring a copy to every doctor visit. The sheet contains a list of every procedure …
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… be a sign of cancer. An erection problem. This may occur when blood vessels that supply the penis are injured. You … may not go away on its own ( priapism ), which is a medical emergency. Torsion of a testicle . This occurs when a testicle twists on the spermatic cord and cuts off …
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… Show your child that you love them all the time – even when you are angry with them. Let your child know you love … “I’m feeling upset because grandma had to cancel her visit. I’m going to take some deep breaths to calm down, but … it’s okay for me to feel sad and cry for a little while.” When your child has upset you, calmly explain how you are …
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… can also mean pain that comes and goes even if it's severe when it's there. Mild pain (1 to 4) : You notice the pain, … to you a lot, and may have trouble sleeping but responds when you try to comfort him or her. Mild pain (1 to 4) : The … you down. Call 9-1-1 Now Based on your answers, you need emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. …
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… What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … connects the throat to the stomach. This causes heartburn. When you have heartburn that bothers you often, it is called … like the chest pain of a heart attack. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately if: You have symptoms of a …
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… every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle Never drive when you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol Take … play in sport For more tips on how to prevent concussion, visit: Government of Canada: Concussion - Prevention and … how to reduce your child's chances of getting a concussion, visit: Child Car Seats Child Safety: Bicycles and Tricycles …
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… that are new or that occur suddenly may be checked by an emergency medicine specialist . Ongoing (chronic) eye … Vision changes, such as: Trouble adjusting your vision when you enter a dark room. Trouble focusing on close or faraway objects. Dark …
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… you may have: Pain in the front of the knee, especially when you squat, jump, kneel, or use stairs (most often when going down stairs). A feeling of popping, grinding, … Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine E. …