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Lead paint and hazards

… 250 565-2649 Vancouver Coastal Health 604 736-2033 For First Nations communities, contact your local environmental health officer at the First Nations Health Authority by visiting  …
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Emergency contraception EC

… It only prevents a pregnancy from happening in the first place. Note: Emergency contraception is different from … intercourse You missed taking 1 birth control pill in the first week You missed taking your birth control pills more …
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Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), hosted by Seniors First BC, 604 437-1940 in Vancouver or toll-free at 1 866 437-1940, or visit https://seniorsfirstbc.ca/ Government of B.C. – Protection from Elder Abuse …
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HTLV-1 Virus

… or leukemia. Is this a new disease? No. This disease was first described in 1980 and has been identified throughout …
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HIV testing in pregnancy

… HIV testing at the start of each pregnancy, ideally in the first trimester. If you or your partner(s) may have been …
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Asbestos in drinking water

… environmental health officer at your health authority: First Nations Health Authority 604-693-6500 or toll-free …
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Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… reduce harm with people who use substances? Use person-first language (for example “person with substance use …
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Roseola

… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …
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Cryptococcal disease C gattii

… naturally in the environment around the world. C. gattii first appeared in British Columbia in 1999. In B.C., it has …
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Hepatitis B infant vaccine

… not be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more …