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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are … (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … to share hats, combs, hair accessories or hairbrushes. If your child has long hair, tie it up or put it in a braid. … or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … precautions when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into … with Health Canada and the BC Centre for Disease Control to stay informed on any emerging evidence to see if there is …
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… for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51c Download PDF Document English … from person to person (TB disease in the lungs or throat), your health care provider may ask you to stay in home … in home isolation it means you are not sick enough to need hospital care, but you are able to spread TB bacteria to …
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… and pools: Safe water quality Last updated August 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27b Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Health concerns of hot tubs and pools Hot tubs and pools can … adequate filtration and recirculation of the water in your hot tub or pool. How can I make sure the water is safe? …
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… Sulphur dioxide (SO2) Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65f Download PDF Document English … reacts with other compounds in the air can also affect your health. These particles penetrate deeply into the … When outdoor concentrations of sulphur dioxide are high, stay indoors with the doors and windows closed to lower the …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … return. Is naloxone safe? Yes, naloxone is very safe. Hospital emergency departments and ambulance attendants have …
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… diagnosed with cataract(s) Last updated July 8, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 126 Download PDF Document English … slowly and are not likely to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change … is a "Day Surgery" procedure with no overnight stay in hospital. It is performed using local anaesthetic to numb …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … after being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, … you can resume breast or chestfeeding What can I do to stay as healthy as possible? To promote good health while …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … headlights. These objects are safe as long as the mercury stays contained. They only pose health risks if they break … when inhaled over a longer period of time, it will affect your nervous system, causing shaking, drowsiness, weakness, …
