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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … at www.liver.ca , or call toll-free 1 800 563-5483 Mental Health and Substance Use Supports in B.C. www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/mental-health-support-in-bc For nutrition information, call …
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… Protecting against infection Last updated November 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 97 Download PDF Document English … exposure to blood or body fluids and your test results. The health care provider may also try to determine whether the … hepatitis B and C. In case of possible exposure to HIV, the health care provider may start you on a course of antiviral …
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… Toxoplasmosis Last updated March 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 43 Download PDF Document English … Most infected people do not show any symptoms. A healthy person’s immune system usually prevents the parasite … problems, hydrocephalus (water on the brain), seizures or mental disabilities. Your health care provider may test you …
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… on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 49f Download PDF Document English … wildfire smoke. For more information on wildfire and your health, read HealthLinkBC: Wildfires and your health . How can wildfires …
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… West Nile virus Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 88 Download PDF Document English … cannot find a cause, or other symptoms of WNV, contact your health care provider. What is the treatment for West Nile … where rainwater may collect; and install a fountain in ornamental ponds or stock them with fish Backyard pools can be a …
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… and scalds in young children Last updated February 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 123 Download PDF Document English … required to restore normal function Increased rates of mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression What … and scalds occur more frequently in boys than girls Environmental risk factors: Kitchen hazards: Hot drinks left …
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… long-term care in an emergency Last updated August 24, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 103c Download PDF Document English … family members cared for in a long-term care facility? B.C. health authorities are required to have emergency preparedness plans for all health care and long-term care facilities. In an emergency, …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c 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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… 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 … faster and have fewer complications after surgery In this HealthLinkBC file, smoking and tobacco use refers to the use …
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… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a Gonorrhea and HealthLinkBC File #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have …
