Why is it important to eat well as I age? Eating well can help you stay healthy, strong and independent as you age, especially when combined with phys
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SodiumYou need some sodium to be healthy, but too much can increase the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure. Most Canadians eat too much sod
What is constipation?Constipation is when you have bowel movements (stools) that are hard to pass or happen less often than usual for you. You may fee
Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of even very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectu
What is asbestos?
Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building materi
The content from ImmunizeBC.ca has moved to HealthLinkBC.ca/immunizations. You’ll find information on vaccines, immunization schedules, after care, an
Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure.What is the hepatitis A vaccine?The hepatitis A vaccine
Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol®) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil®) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 1
It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an extremely rare possibility of a life-threatening allergic
What is HTLV-1?Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous sy
What is cervicitis?Cervicitis is an inflammation of the cervix (the lower narrow part of the uterus that opens into the vagina). Cervicitis is common
What is genital herpes?Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection caused by one of the two types of the herpes simplex virus (HSV): herpes sim
What is syphilis?Syphilis is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent.How can I get syphili
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper (internal) female reproductive organs. It usually b
