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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … temperature. For more information on hand washing, see HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of … only used if the person is extremely drowsy or not clear mentally. Follow the same methods used for taking a child’s …
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… Bacterial vaginosis (BV) Last updated February 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 08g Sexually Transmitted … BV? To find out if you have BV, you must be examined by a health care provider. Lab tests of your vaginal fluid may be … that female sexual partner(s) of women with BV have an assessment and testing for BV, as it is more common for …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … what motivates you to quit. It may be improved physical or mental health, saving money, or reducing stress and anxiety. …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your health care provider may request that you have one or more … your health care provider will provide regular physical assessment and other screening tests to monitor you and your …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … of 39°C (102°F) or more Unusual confusion and decreased mental alertness Red, hot, dry skin (in the late stages of … heart disease, or respiratory disease People who have mental illnesses such as schizophrenia, depression, or …
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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … caregivers may have personal problems including financial, mental health or substance misuse. It may be hard for them … short walks or a favourite hobby can help refresh you mentally and physically. Set aside part of the day to do …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49h Download PDF Document English … when handling deteriorating pipes to protect your health against inhaling asbestos that is released into the … quality of water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority: First …
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… emergency response volunteers Last updated August 14, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103b Download PDF Document English … This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice from your supervisor if you …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 49g Download PDF Document English … problem? A small amount of manganese is essential for human health. However, new Health Canada research shows drinking … of the water you are drinking, contact the local environmental health officer at your health authority. First …
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… Lead paint and hazards Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 31 Download PDF Document English … leaded paint. Contact your local health authority environmental health officer for more information. Should … Information To contact your local health authority environmental health officer, visit …
