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… free for everyone 6 months and older. It's important to get your flu vaccine to protect yourself this fall and winter. … including the common cold and COVID-19. If you are sick, stay home until your fever is gone to help prevent the … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza …
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… (GBS), a neurological disorder. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, experts agree that Zika virus … visit Government of Canada - Zika virus: Latest travel health advice . Who is at risk of getting Zika virus? The … information about travelling while pregnant, speak with your health care provider or see HealthLinkBC File #41g The …
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… such as soil and water, including tap water. Canadian hospitals are aware of the risk of Mycobacterium chimaera … ill, it might not be from Mycobacterium chimaera. See your doctor if you experience a combination of these signs lasting longer than a few days. Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any …
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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. … Resuscitation (No CPR) form provides you and your physician or nurse practitioner with a legal option to order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to …
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… a chiropractor each year. For information on chiropractic health care, common spine and spine related conditions, and what to expect from your family chiropractor, visit British Columbia … March 1, 2009, the College of Chiropractors falls under the Health Professions Act that governs all regulated health …
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… alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also … on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol …
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… C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency department immediately. It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus … with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your nearest emergency …
