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Pregnancy and alcohol use

… disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. The effects of FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, … support. For example, help with transportation to appointments or to treatment, or offer childcare for other …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time Last updated … . … Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use substances for a … and not all substance use is problematic. If a loved one is using substances, it does not always mean they have a … using substances for positive or social benefits, to having problems with substance use, and at the far end of the …

Pinkeye conjunctivitis

… Pinkeye (conjunctivitis) Last updated May 1, 2017 HealthLink BC … anything is wrong and may prescribe antibiotic eye drops or ointment. When your child has pinkeye, your health care … from the eye of an infected person. The bacteria or virus causing pinkeye may also be spread to others through contact …

Young children and their vision

… early on, you will know when your child needs to see an eye doctor. How developed is my child’s vision? Babies can … this important time of visual development. Should vision problems be corrected at an early age? Yes, some vision … Difficulty finding or picking up small objects Trouble focusing or making eye contact Eyes appear crossed or turned …

Elementary school age children and their vision

… a vision test? All children should have a comprehensive eye examination by kindergarten entry. Children may not know … may think that everyone else sees the same way. Vision problems often have a family history. If you know of vision … Avoiding activities needing distance vision Trouble focusing or making eye contact Difficulty following objects or …

Pubic lice

… hair, armpit hair, on the upper thighs, lower abdomen, eyebrows, eyelashes, and facial hair. How are they spread? … of the eyelashes. The bites may also become infected, causing irritation and painful swelling. Bites from the lice … treat them. Instead, carefully apply occlusive ophthalmic ointment (e.g., Lacri-Lube® or Duolube®) to the eyelid …

Insect repellents and DEET

… a first line of defense. What are the age restrictions when using repellents with DEET? Guidelines for using repellents … to reduce the chance of getting the repellent in their eyes and mouths Apply the repellent only on exposed skin or … face. Try to avoid getting it around your mouth or in your eyes. If you do get repellent in your eyes, flush well with …

A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… Document Vietnamese What is a cataract? The lens of the eye is usually clear for many years of life. When cataracts … fuzzy or hazy vision Headlights being too bright at night Problems with glare in the sun Problems reading small print … with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local anaesthetic to numb the eye. Most patients do …