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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are folate and folic acid? Folate is a B vitamin found … products Talk to a dietitian, pharmacist or your health care provider if you have questions about the specific form … such as Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is a severe allergic reaction to a food? An allergic … risk of a severe allergic reaction, ask your child’s health care provider. Children and teens at risk of a severe … health care provider to write an Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan that explains what to do in case of an allergic …
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… and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain … travel plans, recreational activities, medical needs, and what you should pack in your travel health kit Contact your …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are head lice? Head lice are tiny, sesame seed-sized, … should not be sent home or kept home from school or daycare because of head lice. If one person in the household … 7 to 10 days apart. In this case, consider a full treatment plan using a topical treatment of a different type. …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a … It is safest not to drink at all when you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or having barrier free sex. Is … . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to …
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… them. One ECP contains a progestin called levonorgestrel (Plan B, and generics such as Contingency One). It is … inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. When inserted within 7 days of unprotected … from your health care provider. You can get ECPs in advance for use in case of an emergency. An IUD is available …
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… 12d Influenza (Flu) Series Download PDF Document English What is the inactivated influenza vaccine? The inactivated … People at high risk of serious illness from influenza, include: Children 6 months to less than 5 years of age … years and older Residents of any age living in residential care, assisted living or other group facilities Children and …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is vaping? Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling … not recommended, so once you’ve made the switch, you should plan to gradually reduce or quit vaping. Smoking and vaping … a friend Seek support from trusted friends, family, health care providers, and resources such as QuitNow or Talk …
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… HealthLink BC File number 55a Download PDF Document English What is Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD)? Creutzfeldt-Jakob … person begins showing signs or symptoms of CJD, the disease advances quickly over 2 to 12 months. More advanced symptoms … the time, CJD is passed to a person by instruments or transplanted tissue used in eye, brain or spine surgery. CJD is …
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… diabetes mellitus Have inflammatory bowel disease What is traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller's diarrhea is … good personal hygiene (cleaning) practices and being careful about what you eat and drink are the best ways to … oral rehydration salt (ORS) drink such as Gastrolyte®. When planning a trip, buy ORS packets before leaving Canada and …
