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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … a healthy pregnancy, see www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/pregnancy/guide-healthy-pregnancy.html . How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits? Some pregnant women and people find it hard to …
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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … One of the topics covered in the Infants Act is the health care of children. The Infants Act states that children may … is no set age for when a child becomes capable, common practice is for parents or guardians of children 12 years of …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … actions to reduce lead. How can I protect myself and my family? If elevated lead in drinking water is suspected or … to lead, you should discuss your concerns with your health care provider. Identify the problem Generally, the water …
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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home isolation. Home … to prevent or cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information, …
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… Yellow fever vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41i Travel Series Download PDF … with a public health unit, a travel clinic, or your health care provider at least 6 to 8 weeks before you travel. Most … travel vaccines are not covered by the provincial medical services plan (MSP), so check with your local travel clinic …
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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical … on Zika virus, including how to protect yourself and your family, visit our Zika Virus health feature. How can I …
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… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … is a bacterial infection. The infection has 4 stages: primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I … 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like sore(s) or …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … use or abstinence. Harm reduction includes programs and services to lessen the harms related to substance use and … HealthLinkBC File #102b Harm reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … testing is important for people to receive early treatment, care and information to manage their disease. This includes … Centre: Call 604 875-2212 or visit www.bcwomens.ca/our-services/specialized-services/oak-tree-clinic Smart Sex …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … hot weather before temperature measurement Follow the best practices and the manufacturer's instructions when using … to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer under your …
