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Acne – Isotretinoin

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is isotretinoin? Isotretinoin is a medicine used to treat very bad acne. It is usually used for cystic acne that did not get better after treatment with other medicines. It is…

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Acne

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is acne? Acne is a common skin condition. It causes bumps on the skin known as pimples.  Pimples form when the hair follicles of your skin are blocked by a…

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Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? The main blood vessel in your body is the aorta. It is a long blood vessel that reaches from your chest into your abdomen….

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. OVERVIEW What is abnormal uterine bleeding? Abnormal uterine bleeding is any heavy or unusual bleeding from the uterus (through your vagina). It can occur at any time during your monthly cycle, including during your normal…

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Procedural Abortion (Surgical Abortion)

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day.  What is a procedural (surgical) abortion? A procedural abortion uses gentle suction (like a vacuum) to remove tissue from the uterus and end a pregnancy. This procedure is also called a uterine…

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Medical Abortion

If you are having any symptoms or have any questions, please call 811 to speak with a registered nurse 24 hours a day. What is a medical abortion? A medical abortion uses 2 different medications, taken 1 to 2 days apart.  The medications end a pregnancy and make the uterus push out the pregnancy tissue…

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Punaises de Lit

La punaise de lits commune est un petit insecte d’un brun rougeâtre. Les punaises de lits sont de forme ovale et leur corps est aplati. Les punaises de lits ont une longueur de 6 à 10 mm ou environ la taille d’une coccinelle.

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Ruptured Eardrum

A ruptured or perforated eardrum is an eardrum that has a tear or hole in it. The eardrum is a thin membrane inside the ear canal. It separates the outer ear from the delicate structures of the middle and inner ear. Besides protecting the inner and middle ear from cold, wind, earwax, and anything else that might find its way into your ear, the eardrum helps you hear. It receives vibrating sound waves and transmits them to the tiny bones in your ear.

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Temperature Conversion Chart

CELSIUS FAHRENHEIT 36.0 96.8 36.5 97.7 37.0 98.6 37.5 99.5 38.0 100.4 38.5 101.3 39.0 102.2 39.5 103.1 40.0 104.0 40.5 104.9 41.0 105.8 41.5 106.7 42.0 107.6   To convert from Celsius to Fahrenheit – (Celsius temperature x 9/5) + 32 To convert from Fahrenheit to Celsius – (Fahrenheit temperature – 32) x 5/9

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H1N1: Health Information Topic For Health Professionals

Can find Influenza‐Like Illness (ILI) Toolkit for Community‐based Health Care Providers

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