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… Alcohol and other drug use during pregnancy Last updated October 24, … For more information about FASD, the use of alcohol and other drugs (substance use) during pregnancy or while … or chestfeeding (HealthLinkBC File #70). Support and counselling Individual, family, and small group counselling
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… from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual, family and small group counselling is available to people of all ages who are directly or indirectly affected by alcohol and other drug use. For more information call the 24-hour BC … injection services when possible Do not mix with alcohol or other substances Understand the symptoms of an overdose Know …
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… (anaphylaxis) Responding to a severe allergic reaction Other important information about EpiPen® Managing food … pulse, passing out, dizziness or light-headedness, shock Other : anxiety, sense of doom (the feeling that something … contact person (for example, a parent or a guardian) Other important information about EpiPen® EpiPen® products …
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… surgery. Signs of this infection are similar to many other common infections, so if you are feeling ill, it might … 130 languages. You can also receive information on free counselling services available to patients and families. The …
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… and Leslie Diamond Health Centre: provides education, counselling and guidance to help people have better … and self-management coaching to people with COPD and other conditions Island Health Home Health Monitoring: … a 30-second Lung Health Test, Better Breathers Clubs, and other exercise resources. … Chronic obstructive lung disease …
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… viruses. These may be passed on from an infected person to other people. If you have contact with a person’s blood or … you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C. Other body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine, may … as saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses. Other body fluids, such as sweat, tears, vomit or urine, may …
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… infected person coughs, sneezes or has close contact with others. The infection can spread to others during the early stages when symptoms are not severe, … The pertussis vaccines are provided in combination with other vaccines such as diphtheria, polio and tetanus and are …
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… are available in specific Health Authority regions, while others can be used by everyone in British Columbia, such as … younger. Health Gateway provides access to: Blood test and other lab test results Most types of diagnostic / medical imaging reports BC Cancer …
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… limit Stay focused while driving. Do not use your phone or other hand-held devices, search for music or engage in any … lanes of traffic Do not drive while impaired by alcohol, other drugs or medications. For more information, see … factors can lead to an increase in suicide, self-harm and types of violence. Getting enough sleep will help you stay …
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… are very common viruses. There are more than 100 different types of non-polio enteroviruses that cause illness. These … breathing, especially if you have a history of asthma or other lung conditions Make sure your immunizations are up to date. There is no vaccine for EV-D68, but ensuring your other immunizations are up to date will help keep you …