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… polio and tetanus and are free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an … that protect against pertussis are part of your child’s routine immunizations. A booster …
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… frequent, small sips of fluids and nutritious foods. Create a calm, quiet, restful place for … frequent, small sips of fluids and nutritious foods. Create a calm, quiet, restful place for …
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… Pertussis, or whooping cough, is a serious infection of the airways caused by pertussis … to others during the early stages of the infection when symptoms are not severe. If … the antibiotics help reduce the spread of infection and the length of illness. …
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Overview Coughing is your body's way of removing foreign substances and mucus from your lungs and upper airway passages. Productive coughs are often useful. Don't try to stop a productive cough. …
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… level, your child needs to be evaluated by a health professional. If your child is acting … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. … Medicine Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. …
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… spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. … spinal injury or a broken rib. Had recent surgery. Have osteoporosis. Are pregnant. …
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Getting Started A strong cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In a costophrenic assist, another person …
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… cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of mucus, you may need an assisted cough. In an … cough is important to help clear the lungs of mucus. If you have a weak cough or a lot of …
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… is when the contents of the stomach enter the esophagus. Talk to your doctor or your … is when the contents of the stomach enter the esophagus. Talk to your doctor or your …
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15b The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations . You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, and vaccine-preventable diseases and more. …