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… influenza viruses that is given as a nasal spray. For more information, please visit HealthLinkBC File #12e Live … website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/managing-your-health/immunizations/flu . Who should get the … 5 years of age Pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy Seniors 65 years and older Residents of any age living in …
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… may not recognize the risk in doing so. Financial abuse is more likely to occur during an older adult’s health crisis … for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? … should I do if I see a crime or harmful situation? Call the Seniors Abuse Info Line (SAIL) at 604 437-1940 in the Lower …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am … sex, using safer drug use equipment and other measures. For more information about preventing HIV, visit HealthLinkBC …
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… Children and adults Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 99 Download PDF Document English … that require physical contact. NCITs are considered more susceptible to inaccurate measurements than other … to hold the thermometer under their tongue long enough: Carefully place the tip of the thermometer under your …
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… Ultraviolet radiation Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 11 Download PDF Document English … include tanning beds and welding equipment. How damaging is UV radiation? When exposed to UV radiation, your body produces and releases more melanin (a skin pigment) to absorb the UV radiation. …
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… Traveller's diarrhea Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41e Travel Series Download PDF … swimming or other activities where it may be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File … traveller’s diarrhea. The following tips can help you stay healthy while travelling. Do: Eat foods that are well cooked …
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… as being able to boost your energy and make you feel more alert. Common brands include Red Bull® and Rockstar … for using energy drinks apply to energy shots. Most healthy adults can have up to 400 mg of caffeine per day. … drinks with caffeinated energy drinks because the packaging is similar. Be sure to read the label carefully. For …
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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … Your health care provider may request that you have one or more ultrasound scans during your pregnancy. These prenatal … that have an isolated ultrasound “marker” are completely healthy and well. Ultrasound cannot detect all prenatal …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … cooling system, such as air-conditioning, talk to a health care provider or workplace safety officer to find out what … labour. It is still important that anyone who experiences more tightenings than usual in the abdomen should be checked …
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… Hearing loss in adults Last updated March 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 71c Download PDF Document English … type of hearing loss tends to be progressive and permanent. Aging is the number one cause of sensorineural hearing loss. … aids The benefits of hearing aids increase the sooner and more consistently you use them You have more time to plan or …
