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… you make wise health decisions or take action to improve your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an … Prev      Next > slide 2 of 6, Insert the needle., Keeping your fingers off the plunger, hold the syringe like a pencil … to give the medicine. Hold the nasal spray device between your thumb and forefingers. Put the tip of the device into …
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… or benzos (benzodiazepines). Combining them decreases your breathing rate. This can lead to overdose or death. … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the …
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… over time. The presence or lack of symptoms may help your doctor determine whether acute kidney injury or chronic … in the blood points to a decrease in kidney function. Your doctor will compare these levels to previous tests to find out if your kidney problem is acute or chronic. An ultrasound of …
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… during the procedure, especially if sperm are inserted into your uterus. You may be told to avoid strenuous activities … sperm in the semen, or they're poor quality. In this case, your doctor may recommend that you try ICSI. ICSI stands for … by certain assisted reproductive techniques. Talk with your doctor about these possible risks. Current as …
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… pads if needed. Do not have sex or place anything in your vagina for 2 to 4 weeks after the treatment or until your doctor tells you it is okay. Most people can return to … with HPV tests, Pap tests, or colposcopic examinations. Your doctor will tell you what follow-up tests you should …
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… or dairy foods, may trigger an episode in some children. Your child should not eat any foods that cause abdominal pain. It is important to keep your child doing normal activities as much as possible so … their usual bellyache" when the pain starts. Be sure that your child has regular meal and snack times as well as a …
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… by the NNHPD before they can be sold in Canada. Always tell your doctor if you are using a natural health product or if … are thinking about combining a natural health product with your conventional medical treatment. It may not be safe to forgo your conventional medical treatment and rely only on a …
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… free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. To learn more, visit  … common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the spread of the flu or …
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… with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat cooked or …
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… penetrate an egg. This can vary from lab to lab. Talk with your doctor to find out if your results are normal. Sperm penetration assay (SPA) … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …