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… helps calm a baby. White noise apps can also be found on a smart phone Offer a favourite blanket or soft toy while …
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… use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. The aim of harm reduction is to support the … services to lessen the harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), criminalization, and stigma. Harm …
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… supplements) work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal … about any medications, dietary supplements, or recreational drugs that you are taking. They can discuss medication … infections (STIs). Some anti-seizure medications and other drugs, such as isotretinoin (Accutane®) for acne, …
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… virus curable? Yes. HCV is curable. Newer, highly effective drugs to treat HCV are covered by BC PharmaCare. These drugs have few side effects and are easier to take (no … the virus to others by doing the following: Do not share drug equipment, such as straws, pipes, cookers, filters, …
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… tub or shallow pool. Always enter feet first. Alcohol and drugs Alcohol and drugs increase risk. Most adult accidents in the pool and hot tub environments are alcohol or drug related. Alcoholic beverages and some drugs can cause …
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… infusions of blood or blood products Inject illegal drugs or share drug snorting, smoking, or injecting equipment Are males who … Sexual contact, or sharing equipment used in illegal drug use like needles or pipes can also spread it. Mature …
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… needles, syringes or other equipment used for injecting drugs Sexual contact. Evidence shows that the virus is … with HTLV-1 by: Never sharing needles, syringes or other drug injection equipment Using a condom every time you have …
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… with someone who is living with HBV Sharing equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection with someone living with … members, sexual contacts or anyone you may have shared drug use equipment with. Depending upon the type of exposure … passing the virus to your baby Do not share equipment for drug snorting, smoking or injection, such as straws, pipes, …
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… clinic, or by visiting one of the clinics listed in the SmartSexResource clinic finder: … HIV infection and are sexually active or you use injection drugs, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s) and anyone who might have shared your drug-using equipment. This will enable them to make …
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… alert due to the effects of alcohol, medications or other drugs. For families choosing to bedshare, the risk can be … Stop or reduce any substance use The use of certain drugs or substances during and after pregnancy can increase … services in your area. You can also call the Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service: in Greater Vancouver …
