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… Emergency contraception (EC) Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is emergency contraception (EC)? Emergency contraception (EC) helps …
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… Seniors as emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 … a valuable resource in our community. Many can help with emergency preparations and respond as volunteers or leaders. … volunteer? In British Columbia, the provincial government’s Emergency Support Services provides immediate, short-term …
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… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hormonal contraception? Hormonal contraception methods include: Oral contraceptive pills (the …
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… Caring for seniors in long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File … care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, health authorities will continue to care for …
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… your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, emergency medical help is needed as soon as possible. … If you think you have TSS, call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department right away. What causes TSS? TSS is … I think I have TSS? Toxic shock syndrome requires immediate emergency care in a hospital. Call 9-1-1 or go to the …
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… have minute flaws or break during use. If a condom breaks, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) or copper IUD … to your health care provider. For more information about emergency contraception, see HealthLinkBC File #91b Emergency …
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… or are sick or disabled will need special support and an emergency plan. What will happen if I have to evacuate my home in an emergency? If the police or RCMP orders you to evacuate your … instructions from local officials. Do not return home until emergency authorities say it is safe to do so. How can I …
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… water. If you are sexually assaulted, go to the hospital emergency department as soon as possible. Reporting the … soon as possible after the contact. What will happen at the emergency department? You will be asked to give informed … skin poses a greater risk than a splash on the skin. The emergency department health care provider will tell you …
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… worsen, seek urgent medical care (e.g., to a hospital emergency). Sexual partners from the last 2 months need to …
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… keep the windows open as much as possible. What if I need emergency medical care? It is very important that you tell …
