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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … Spanish Document Vietnamese Document Tigrinya Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines … is tested for safety. Yes No I know vaccines are safe because they do not cause autism, multiple sclerosis, or …
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… Combustion by-products Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65c Download PDF Document English … by-products. These by-products can also get inside your home from car exhaust coming in through a garage. What … the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. Acute exposure may cause tiredness, headaches, nausea, flu-like symptoms, …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … can make you sick and can include: Legionella which can cause Legionnaires’ disease (can be fatal) Pseudomonas which … adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? …
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… Influenza is an acute infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza virus. Getting sick with influenza … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and … with hot water to help clear a stuffy nose Anti-influenza drugs or antivirals are available by prescription, but these …
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… naturally in foods. Folic acid is a form of folate. It's used in vitamin supplements and fortified foods. Fortified … is folate important for my baby? Folate lowers the risk of your unborn baby having a neural tube defect (NTD). The … liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with drug or alcohol use You are taking anti-epilepsy medications …
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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 diseases, throat and oral …
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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 … infection does not spread into the fallopian tubes and cause Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), a more serious …
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… sexually transmitted infections (STIs). EC does not cause an abortion or miscarriage if you are already pregnant. … after having unprotected sex. The other ECP contains a drug called ulipristal (Ella). It is effective when taken … plastic device wrapped in copper. It is inserted into your uterus (via your vagina) by your health care provider. …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … many women at some point during their adult lives. What causes cervicitis? Cervicitis is often caused by sexually … be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … body. In a penis, the urethra also carries semen. What causes urethritis? Urethritis is often caused by sexually … have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you and your partner(s) start the antibiotic treatment. If you or …
