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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … of pre-existing lung or heart conditions Increased health care use such as emergency room visits and hospital stays … instead of burning it Take action to reduce wildfires. Practice safe backyard burning and careful use of campfires …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … or mental health symptoms, please consult your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered … wall (such as areas where pipes, wires and other utility services enter) Eliminate clutter Be careful what you bring …
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… testing for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51b Download PDF Document English … or cure TB. The medicines are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. For more information on … can improve the accuracy of your test results. Your health care provider will let you know if you can collect the 3 …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … doors, windows, stairs and railings can expose you and your family to health risks. Before you begin renovations, … potentially harmful substances, they must be used with care. Mechanical removal through sanding or grinding …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to your …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … over treatment devices for private homes. Owners must be careful and select an appropriate treatment device. The …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … or obese Can I get pictures from the ultrasound? Some clinics that perform medically indicated 2D ultrasound scans …
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… tests for infants and children Last updated October 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 71b Download PDF Document English … 1 out of every 400 births). For babies who need special care at birth, about 1 in 50 is born with permanent hearing … or visit the BC Early Hearing Program, Provincial Health Services Authority at …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 78 Download PDF Document English … your doctor, a qualified exercise professional or health care provider about the best type of exercise program for … medications If you are a B.C. resident with a valid BC Services Card and you have taken at least five medications …
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… abuse of older adults Last updated February 24, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93d Elder Abuse Prevention Series … or person whom the older adult trusts, such as a friend or care provider. Financial abuse can happen when a family … or self-neglect. For More Information For information and services, you can contact: Seniors Abuse and Information …
