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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 greater risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy …
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… Healthy eating guidelines for people taking warfarin … attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis and other serious health problems. If your blood clots too much, your doctor … You have been in the hospital on a limited diet (due to surgery or illness) and return home to your normal diet. You …
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… other biological contaminants Last updated October 29, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65b Download PDF Document English … spread by releasing tiny spores into the air. What are some health problems caused by moulds and other biological … are small enough to be inhaled and some can cause health problems. Moulds, for example, can cause allergic …
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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 … in B.C. at community pharmacies through First Nations Health Benefits. What is involved in THN training? Training …
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… Quitting smoking Last updated June 25, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30c Download PDF Document English … quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like … and smell Heal faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use …
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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 … in hot tubs and pools, contact your local environmental health office, or your local pool and hot tub service …
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… immune system and vaccines Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50a Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… Clean-up after a flood Last updated September 23, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 20 Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the health hazards after a flood? Anyone who has had a flood at … tests to show the water is safe. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . If the water in …
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… difficile (C. difficile) Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 114 Download PDF Document English … it may also cause symptoms such as: Watery diarrhea Fever Loss of appetite Nausea Abdominal pain and tenderness In … treatment with your health care provider. In rare cases, surgery may be considered if all other treatments have not …
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… Giardia infection Last updated March 4, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 10 Download PDF Document English … bloating, frequent loose and pale greasy stools, nausea, weight loss and fatigue. Symptoms start about 1 to 3 weeks after …
