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… tobacco and nicotine products Last updated March 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30b Download PDF Document English … of tobacco products, they usually think of cigarettes. However, there are many tobacco and nicotine products sold … contain the same cancer-causing chemicals as cigarettes, as well as nicotine. Using smokeless tobacco puts you at higher …
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… Bed bugs Last updated September 3, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 95 Download PDF Document English … to humans. Some people do not react at all to the bites, however others may have a small skin reaction. In rare … affected area clean. Using antiseptic creams or lotions, as well as antihistamines, can help with symptoms. Some …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … people who have lung or heart diseases, certain chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at much … years with widespread or epidemic influenza activity. How can you prevent influenza? You can reduce the risk of …
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… influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 16 Download PDF Document English … disease. When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? … and may need an emergency operation to help breathe. How is Hib infection spread? You can spread Hib infection by …
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… Tick bites and disease Last updated June 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 01 Download PDF Document English … some mouth parts behind, which can cause an infection. How to remove a tick yourself If you can remove the tick … diseases can be passed to humans from tick bites. The most well-known is Lyme disease. Borrelia burgdorferi, the …
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… constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68l Nutrition Series Download PDF … can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. Normal bowel movements are soft and pass easily … rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids …
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… defoliators in B.C.’s forests Last updated August 28, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 90b Download PDF Document English … damage, there are a few species that can be harmful to the health and productivity of forests. The goal of the B.C. … to people who live or work outdoors in affected areas. How are these moth populations controlled in B.C.? Many …
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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … or high blood sugar from poorly controlled diabetes. How is it spread? Vaginal yeast infections are not usually … skin condoms can help prevent pregnancy but don’t work as well as latex or polyurethane condoms to prevent STIs.) Get …
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… Hepatitis A vaccine Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English … When you get immunized, you help protect others as well. What are the possible reactions after the vaccine? … will die. The risk is higher if you are 50 years or older. How is hepatitis A spread? The hepatitis A virus is found in …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease including predialysis, hemodialysis, or peritoneal dialysis patients. … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …
