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… Vapour products and other electronic cigarettes may cause health risks to users through exposure to vapour/aerosols. … should not use them, and they should not be used during pregnancy. What is vaping? Vaping is inhaling aerosol … use in British Columbia, HealthLinkBC.ca . Talking with your teen about vaping, Government of Canada, (PDF, 413KB) …
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… get this infection? The chances of getting this infection during surgery are very low. A risk of bacterial infection … 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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… help you avoid further complications and better manage of your symptoms. The main symptom of FM is pain that is felt … person to person. If you have FM, you may also have other health conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), … more. For more information, visit: BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre: Fibromyalgia Arthritis Society Canada: …
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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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… 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 …
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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. … are and more, see Facts about Influenza (the Flu) (HealthLinkBC File #12b) . Who should get an influenza … are a safe and the most effective way to help people stay healthy, prevent illness and even save lives. To learn …
