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How to choose safe equipment

… inexpensive to very expensive, so decide in advance how much you want to spend. Used … mind that expensive equipment may have more features than you want or need, and all those … doctor or individual counselling with a health professional. It is intended for …

Your Substitute Decision-Maker How to Choose Someone

Overview A health care agent is someone you choose in advance to make health care decisions for you if you can't speak for yourself. A health care agent also may be called a health care proxy or a …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… amount of disinfection chemicals needed. You should not go in a pool or hot tub with open … experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms, you should not go in a pool or hot tub until you have been symptom‑free for at least 48 hours. …

Allergy safe adult care facilities

… auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree … raw fruits and vegetables. This is called Oral Allergy Syndrome (OAS) or pollen food … auto-injectors on all trips What is oral allergy syndrome? Many people with tree …

How to Exercise Safely

… Coronary artery disease: Exercising for a healthy heart Heart health: Walking for a healthy heart Using equipment safely Use …

Prostate Cancer Should I Choose Active Surveillance

… following a schedule of regular checkups and tests. Have surgery or radiation instead of … to delay having surgery or radiation until tests show that their cancer is growing. … But you will have frequent checkups and tests to watch for any changes. And if the …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) … An allergic reaction occurs when a person’s immune system treats a protein (an allergen) …

Cold Exposure Emergency Equipment

… of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP … of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP … of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP …

Hypoglycemic Unawareness Taking Steps to Stay Safe

… means not being able to recognize low blood sugar until the symptoms are serious. Most … Have had low blood sugar many times. Have had diabetes for a long time. There is no cure for …

Safe sleeping for babies

… sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). For more information on sleep related infant death, see HealthLinkBC File #46 Sleep related infant … if you or your partner need help to quit smoking. You can sign up for the BC …