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… Tetanus immune globulin Last updated June 30, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18d Download PDF Document English … germs, such as bacteria and viruses. TIg is approved by Health Canada. Is tetanus immune globulin safe? Yes. TIg is … File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because …
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… against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 25d Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine because …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … intend to become abusive or neglectful. They may feel uncomfortable or overwhelmed with the changing roles in their … can often make small changes in their home and support services as they grow older. Work together Good caregiving …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis A vaccine? The … File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any vaccine. There is an …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, … likely to improve your constipation if a medication or a medical condition caused it. Can eating prunes or drinking …
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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … products? No. All tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health is to avoid tobacco and nicotine use altogether. How …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Medical and scientific research shows that absorption of … very low levels of lead into the blood may have harmful health effects on the intellectual and behavioural …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break and the mercury spills. What are … Small residential mercury spills rarely, if ever, lead to medical emergencies. Call the Drug and Poison Information …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the … Is using water from asbestos-cement pipes a risk to my health? According to Health Canada and the World Health
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… Immune Globulin Last updated March 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 63 Download PDF Document English … File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to stay in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting any immunization because … damage to the liver. Some older adults or people with other medical conditions may take longer to recover or have a more …