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Your babys immune system and vaccines

… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . …

Shigellosis

… food or water. Exposure to infected stool can occur in day care settings, through contaminated food and water, or through certain types of sexual contact. In day care settings Shigella bacteria can be spread in day care settings among caretakers and young children, …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Abuse and neglect of older adults: Information for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually … finances such as banking or paying bills, or personal care such as bathing and dressing. They may take on these …

Tick bites and disease

… get someone else to remove the tick for you or see a health care provider to remove it. Be sure to check for ticks on … out in an area where ticks can live. When to see a health care provider to remove the tick See your health care provider to remove the tick if it has buried itself …

Childhood vaccines are safe

… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you know . … That is why every parent is asked to call their health care provider if any unusual or unexpected side effects … This is why you are asked to stay at the clinic or health care provider’s office for 15 minutes after your child has …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… vitamin B12 levels. Discuss with a dietitian or your health care provider if you have questions about supplementation. … and herbal remedies. Check with your pharmacist or health care provider to see if a supplement or herbal remedy is … use cannabis, smoke or vape, discuss with a health care provider, public health nurse or pharmacist . They can …

Quitting smoking

… cravings, and can reduce the urge to smoke. See your health care provider or local pharmacist to discuss if these are a … Health Authority . B.C. Smoking Cessation Program The PharmaCare BC Smoking Cessation Program helps eligible B.C. … please visit Get help quitting tobacco . Your health care provider Your primary care provider, pharmacist, …

The benefits of immunizing your child

… are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Keep your child safe. … list below for some of the places your child may visit: Daycare or preschool School, college or university Waiting room … after getting a vaccine. If this happens, your health care provider is prepared to treat this reaction What …

Tuberculosis TB

… may increase your risk of TB disease. Talk to your health care provider if you have HIV infection, chronic kidney … symptoms may vary. How can I be tested? Visit your health care provider for a check-up if you have symptoms of TB … or want to know if you have TB infection. Your health care provider will do a TB assessment and order the …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… pregnancy (all methods) Gender-affirming/transition care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy … during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. Does … effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception may …