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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … products. What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and … new products. As a result, the long-term impacts to your health are not fully understood. There may be risks …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF Document English … I do if I find a tick on my skin? If you find a tick on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check … has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a small amount of …
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… Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … of nutritious foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … tea, specialty coffees and teas and hot chocolate Sweetened alcoholic drinks Cakes, cookies, muffins, pastry, chocolate …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … care provider, local health unit or support groups Avoid alcohol as it can cause further damage to your liver. If you …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … any symptoms or you may notice a change in the fluid from your vagina, such as some watery discharge. The fluid may … must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be done. Your health care provider …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or your partner(s) do not finish the treatment, miss pills or …
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… Safe sleeping for babies Last updated October 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 107 Download PDF Document English … life, babies sleep for about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe … the adults in the bed are less alert due to the effects of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting …
