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Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… inserted under the skin of the arm Hormonal contraception uses 1 or 2 hormones similar to estrogen and progestin, which your body … Speak to your health care provider about how long you should use a barrier method, even after you stop taking a …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d … nurse, or midwife Eat healthy food Reduce or stop your use of cigarettes and other drugs Balance rest and activity … women and people find it hard to talk about alcohol use with their health care providers. Your care provider is …

Asbestos When should I worry

… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC … mineral fibres found in rock. For decades, asbestos was used as a building material in homes and other buildings. It was also used in automotive parts like brake linings. Asbestos is … … Asbestos When should I worry …

Understanding harm reduction Substance use

… Understanding harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and … knowledge around safer sex practices and sexual health Should I have concerns about harm reduction? Some people …

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What should seniors know about the inactivated influenza vaccine? … influenza vaccine is safe. It contains killed influenza viruses or parts of the viruses that cannot cause influenza. …

Harm reduction for families caregivers and friends of people who use substances

… for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC … Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of people who use … checking services Referrals to health and social services Should families, caregivers and friends be concerned if a …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… a bowel movement but are not able to. Constipation can cause belly pain and bloating (gas) and make you feel unwell. … Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling Not … multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and depression When should I see a health care provider? See your health care …

Disinfecting drinking water

… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, … drinking water. These pathogens may include bacteria, viruses or parasites (e.g., Campylobacter , Salmonella, Giardia … filtration or using a combination of these methods. When should I disinfect my drinking water? In most cases, …

COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine

… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccine causes your body to produce … information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccine? The protein subunit vaccine is … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be …

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines

… respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19. The vaccines cause your body to produce … information, visit Immunize BC: How vaccines work . Who should get the vaccines? The vaccines are recommended for … . If you had, or may have had, COVID-19 you should still get the vaccine. This is because you may not be …