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Condition Basics What is malaria? Malaria is a disease that causes a fever, chills, and muscle pain. You can get it from a bite from an infected mosquito. Malaria is very rare in Canada and the …
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… 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask about the risk of malaria … gear pre-treated with permethrin before or during your trip Most mosquito bites happen …
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Learning Center Learn about your blood and lymphatic health Your blood and lymphatic system work together to keep your body healthy. Maybe you've had enlarged lymph nodes, sometimes referred to as …
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… Actionset Overview Testing your blood sugar can help you manage your diabetes, especially if you're having trouble …
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… and your child need to know when your child's blood sugar level is outside the target range. … to each visit with the doctor or certified diabetes educator. Record the result Here are …
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… Actionset Overview Checking your blood sugar helps you manage your diabetes during pregnancy. It helps you treat …
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… midwife may not know about. Newborn screening finds babies who may have one of these rare disorders. Finding and treating these disorders early … all and has one of these disorders. How do I find out the results of the screening? Your …
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… File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? Sputum (or phlegm) is mucus that you cough up … 2 tests will be done on your sputum: Smear Culture For the smear, lab staff will look at …
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… by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) guard the collection, … by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) guard the collection, … by Health Canada's Therapeutic Products Directorate (TPD) guard the collection, …
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… Actionset Overview When blood pressure is high, it starts to damage the blood vessels, heart, and kidneys. This can … blood pressure. Empty your bladder before the test. Sit with your back straight, such as on …
