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… Talking About Suicide to Someone You're Worried About On this page: … they give for wanting to live. When they're finished, ask questions to make sure you understand what they said. Repeat … they give for wanting to live. When they're finished, ask questions to make sure you understand what they said. Repeat …
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… New Medicines: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview … days to make sure the medicine agrees with me? Questions about taking the medicine How is the medicine taken (for … Yes___ No __ If yes, what might occur? What are the common side effects (those that do not usually cause …
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… Thinking About Oophorectomy On this page: Overview Related … always prevents cancer of the ovaries. This cancer isn't common. But it's something that you may want to think about. … always prevents cancer of the ovaries. This cancer isn't common. But it's something that you may want to think about. …
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… Other Treatment: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview … treatment, such as radiation or physiotherapy. General questions What is the name of the treatment? Why do I need … treatment, such as equipment or therapy? Questions to ask about the treatment What kind of preparation is needed for …
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… Medical Tests: Questions to Ask the Doctor On this page: Overview Overview … such as blood tests, urine tests, or X-rays. General questions What is the name of the test? Why do I need this … not covered by my provincial health plan? Questions to ask about the test What should be done to prepare for the test? …
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… Information about cannabis Last updated September 17, 2024 On this page: … perception Overview Learn how cannabis makes you feel and about related health risks and safety considerations. You … if you are young or have certain conditions. To learn more about reducing risk if you use cannabis, please visit Lower …
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… About Active For Health Last updated January 9, 2025 … & Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, UBC … About Active For Health …
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… Heart Failure: Avoiding Colds and Flu On this page: Overview Overview If … enter your body through these mucous membranes. Get the flu vaccine each year, as soon as it's available. Encourage … if they have a long-term disease. Talk with your doctor about whether you need a second dose. …
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… Childhood vaccines: What is in the vaccines and why Last updated … in any routine childhood vaccine since 2001, except for the influenza (flu) vaccine. Thimerosal is a mercury-containing …
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… diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib). For more information on the … is much safer to get the vaccine than to get polio disease. Common reactions to the vaccine may include fever, and … of arms or legs and even death. Paralysis occurs in about 1 in 200 people infected with the polio virus. Polio …
