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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, 2024 Overview When you … is to not drink alcohol at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum … to drinking alcohol while pregnant, taking drugs during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may harm your baby. This …
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… B vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #25a) Hepatitis B virus tests Living well with hepatitis B virus infection … C virus (HealthLinkBC File #40a) Hepatitis C virus tests Living well with hepatitis C virus (HealthLinkBC File #40b) HIV HIV and HIV tests (HealthLinkBC File #08m) HIV (human immunodeficiency …
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… COVID-19 COVID-19 symptoms Testing and treatment Staying at home if you are sick Mental health resources Getting … they had a fever, cough or difficulty breathing Staying at home if you are sick If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can … other respiratory infections like influenza (flu). Stay home if you feel sick and take prevention measures to limit …
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… virus? How can I protect myself and my family? Are there tests for the Zika virus? What is Zika virus? Zika virus … using condoms or avoid having sex for the duration of the pregnancy until more is known. Avoid donating blood for … waiting period to prevent possible transmission. Are there tests for the Zika virus? Testing for Zika virus is …
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… vaccines might be different from those recommended in your home country. If you are missing any recommended vaccines, … you can receive these missing routine vaccines for free. Pregnancy Women should avoid becoming pregnant for one month … health unit, community health centre, at primary care homes, doctor's offices, travel health clinics and …
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… Care Planning Brochure (PDF, 1.55 MB) Expected/planned home deaths In British Columbia, individuals have the right to choose to die at home. For information about how to have an expected/planned death at home, please visit: Expected/Planned Home Deaths My voice: …
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… Asthma: Peak expiratory flow and personal best Challenge tests for asthma Classification of asthma Forced expiratory … with asthma easier. Lifestyle Asthma and GERD Asthma during pregnancy Asthma: Educating yourself and your child … Controlling dust, dust mites and other allergens in your home Controlling pet allergens Indoor air quality …
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… or you may have to evacuate if a wildfire is close to your home. Preparing in advance for wildfires can help you keep … Helping your child with stress After a wildfire Returning home When your local or First Nations government has declared it is safe for you to return home, there are steps you can take to make the transition …
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… legislation, regulations, impacts on travel, growing at home and more visit Government of British Columbia: Cannabis … Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG). Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about the health risks of using cannabis before or during pregnancy: The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists …
