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… to respond quickly and follow these emergency steps: Give epinephrine auto-injector (for example, EpiPen® or … Tell them someone is having a severe allergic reaction Give a second dose of epinephrine as early as 5 minutes … there is no improvement in their symptoms Go to the nearest hospital immediately (by an ambulance if possible) even if …
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… Are there any risks of complications from Zika virus? Where is Zika virus found? Who is at risk of getting Zika … that Zika virus infection causes microcephaly and GBS. Where is Zika virus found? Zika virus is transmitted by … is born with a small head or the head stops growing after birth. Pregnant women, or those who plan on becoming …
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… in the Lower Mainland at 604-660-9382 or toll-free anywhere in B.C. at 1-800-663-1441, or visit our Mental Health … when to call 9-1-1 in an emergency Know when and how to give naloxone Monitor public health, police, and RCMP … other than from legitimate sources (i.e., a pharmacy or a hospital) may not be what the dealer says or believes they …
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… history Immunization records and recommendations Health and hospital visits Special Authority drug coverage requests … Outpatient appointments Northern Health HealthElife gives Northern Health patients secure online access to select hospital services and hospital digital health information. …
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… to make an appointment. If you are travelling to a country where measles is common, you can be vaccinated through a … pregnant women be vaccinated for measles until after they give birth. Everyone within the same household should be up to …
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… headaches and more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis Society … others do not. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic … find services and resources to help you, visit BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre - Complex Chronic Diseases Program …
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… include information for a variety of situations including: hospital care during and after routine surgery, care in the … For general information about advance care planning, caregiver support, end of life care, and organ donation, please … Prolongs My Life? Advance Care Planning: What to Include Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) Caregiver support …
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… When to visit the emergency room The Emergency Room (ER) in hospitals can be very busy during winter months. Prepare and … may need to use the ER. To learn more, see: BC Children's Hospital: When to bring your child to the BC Children's … to care for yourself and avoid the need for medical care where possible. … Your health this winter …
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… and Mental Health: Cannabis: What Parents/Guardians and Caregivers Need to Know Government of Canada: Thinking about … safety. For example, changes to the Motor Vehicle Act give police more tools to remove impaired drivers from the …
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… Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth BC Children's Hospital: Sleeping Well Time for Bed (HealthLinkBC File … as how to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs), birth control options and more: Birth Control Emergency Contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC …
