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… on your skin, you need to remove it as soon as possible. Check your entire body and clothing. Do not stop when you … you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on your children and pets if they have been … visit HealthLinkBC File #96 Insect repellent and DEET Check clothing, gear, and your full body when leaving an …
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… of having a healthy pregnancy. Regular dental cleanings and check-ups are safe at any time during pregnancy. Be sure to tell … that your dental office knows that you are pregnant. Check with your pharmacist, dentist and/or health care …
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… to safer substance use supplies Take home naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and social services … Files: HealthLinkBC File #30a The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour HealthLinkBC File #30b …
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… doses. The first dose is given at 12 months of age and the second dose is given at 4 to 6 years of age. For children … of age or older who have not been immunized. They get the second dose 6 weeks after the first dose. People who had …
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… a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get … and/or Get Checked Online at https://getcheckedonline.com/Pages/default.aspx . What are the … further damage. After treatment, you must have blood tests to make sure the treatment worked. Your sexual …
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… test indicates that you are not protected you will need a second series of vaccine. If you completed a rabies vaccine …
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… can go online to request a test for some STIs at https://getcheckedonline.com/Pages/default.aspx . Can vaccines provide … genital warts (human papilloma virus (HPV)) and syphilis Check the expiry date. Do not use a condom after its expiry … Vaginal yeast infection (#08j) Chlamydia (#08l) HIV and HIV tests (#08m) Preventing sexually transmitted infections …
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… can have a simple colour vision test by an eye doctor to check for any concerns. This can help you understand and …
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… health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . Answer yes or no to the following … multiple sclerosis, or diabetes. Yes No I know vaccines are checked for side effects. Yes No If you have answered ‘no’ … your child takes many years. Vaccines must pass many safety tests before they are ever given to people. When a new …
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… a limited shelf life and become less effective over time. Check the expiry date of old sunscreen containers and … UV rays. Have your clear plastic or glass corrective lenses checked for UV protection. What are other risks? Skin cancer …
