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… Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 68f Nutrition Series Download PDF … margarine, coconut and palm oil Cook and bake from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, …
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… Immunization for health care workers in B.C. Last updated March 1, 2013 HealthLink BC File number 66 Download PDF Document English … a bite. Diphtheria is a serious communicable disease, causing death in 5 to 10 per cent of cases, with the highest …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and … caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use substances for a …
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… Residential hot tubs and pools: Health and safety tips Last updated June 6, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 27a Download PDF Document English … and decks clean. Always shower or bathe with soap before using a hot tub or pool. This helps keep the water free of …
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… Unpasteurized fruit/vegetable juices and ciders: A potential health risk Last updated August 21, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 72 Download PDF Document English … unpasteurized juice or cider may have made you ill, see a health care provider immediately and notify your local …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … the potential complications? When the infection that is causing cervicitis is not treated, it can spread to the uterus … is identified. Will my birth control work if I am taking antibiotics? There is very little evidence to show that …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) . BV is treated with antibiotics. Your health care provider may prescribe these … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safe sex by using a condom When used as directed, male and female …
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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … HIV. What is the treatment? Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics. It is important to follow your treatment … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have …
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… Chlamydia Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08l Sexually Transmitted … What is the treatment? Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics. It is important to follow the treatment … are being treated with antibiotics, it is important to keep using your birth control as you normally would. If you have …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … is the treatment for PID? The usual treatment for PID is antibiotics. In some cases, PID may be severe enough that … sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice safer sex by using a condom When used correctly, external (“male”) and …
