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… at all. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy puts your baby at risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, also known as FASD. … 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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… including tap water. Canadian hospitals are aware of the risk of Mycobacterium chimaera infection associated with … of these signs lasting longer than a few days. Call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any … away or go to the nearest emergency room. You may also call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 to speak to a registered nurse any …
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… 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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… 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: … a diagnosis is based on the symptoms you describe to your health care provider and by ruling out other conditions …
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… a chiropractor each year. For information on chiropractic health care, common spine and spine related conditions, and … March 1, 2009, the College of Chiropractors falls under the Health Professions Act that governs all regulated health professions in B.C. The following resources from the …
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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. … with a legal option to order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to … you will not be given CPR by first responders or other health care providers. In home settings, people often put …
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… Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience … Neglect of Older Adults: Information for Family Caregivers (HealthLinkBC File #93b) Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults: Understanding Gender Differences (HealthLinkBC File #93c) Elder Abuse Financial Abuse of Older …
