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… may have a dimple, birthmark, or hairy patch on their back. Most people with this form don't know they have it until they get a back X-ray for another reason. A rare and more severe form … In this form, fluid leaks out of the spine and pushes against the skin. You may see a bulge in the skin. In many …
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… As the baby's head drops down into the pelvis, it pushes against the cervix. This causes the cervix to relax and thin … cervix must be completely dilated before you can start the pushing stage. Labour and Delivery … cervix must be completely dilated before you can start the pushing stage. Labour and Delivery …
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… Overview Overview When you have low back pain, try these steps to help you move from sitting to … arms of the chair to push yourself up while keeping your back straight. If your seat does not have arms, position … on the seat next to your thighs and push up. Keep your back as straight as you can. Slumping or slouching alone may …
Medical tests
… you have a fetal ultrasound . For the tests, you will lie back on a padded examination table. If you become short of breath or light-headed while lying on your back, say so. The technician can help you change your … of sound waves. A small, hand-held sensor will be pressed against the gel on your skin and moved across your belly a …
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… related infant death? Put your baby to sleep on his or her back every time (at night and for naps) Babies who sleep on their backs are at lower risk than babies who sleep on their … room with your baby Sharing a room helps protect your baby against sleep-related infant death, and it is a safer …
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… 6 months and older can get an updated influenza (flu) and COVID-19 vaccine at the same time. For information on booking your flu and COVID-19 vaccines, visit the BC Government Respiratory … illnesses, visit Handling respiratory illnesses . COVID-19 immunization For more information on COVID-19 …
Medications
… is approved to be used in Canada to prevent or treat COVID-19. If used to prevent COVID-19, it should not be used by people who have had a recent exposure to someone infected with COVID-19. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits …
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… (Aleve). Follow a low-sodium and low-fat diet. Cutting back on sodium can help prevent fluid buildup in your belly … chest. Immunizations Get immunized. This includes vaccines against hepatitis A and hepatitis B, influenza, shingles, … at increased risk for serious complications from the flu. COVID-19. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. …
Medications
… the FDA is allowing to be given for emergency use to treat COVID-19. The product is also approved to be used in Canada to treat COVID-19. It is used by people who have had mild to moderate … with your doctor or pharmacist if you should use reliable backup birth control methods while using this medication. …
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… skip to the next section, "Flushing the line." Pull back the plunger of the syringe, and draw air into the … that it is below the surface of fluid in the bottle. Pull back the plunger to fill the syringe with the amount of … in the syringe. If there are bubbles, push the plunger back in and then pull back on it again. Remove the needle or …
