235 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… the first week You missed taking your birth control pills more than 2 days in a row You missed taking your norethindrone-only pill (Movisee, Jencycla) by 3 or more hours You missed taking your drosperinone-only (Slynd) pill by 2 or more days It has been more than 13 weeks since your last …
HealthLinkBC files
… includes homes and other places where people spend 4 or more hours. It’s recommended that higher concentrations be remediated sooner. For more information, please visit Health Canada: Radon … in other parts of the province have high radon levels but more testing needs to be conducted and reported. For more …
HealthLinkBC files
… from the foods you eat. Your body naturally absorbs more calcium during times of bone growth, such as during … calculator on the Osteoporosis Canada website (see For More Information). If you are not getting enough calcium, try eating more foods that contain it. If you find it hard to get …
HealthLinkBC files
… should see your health care provider immediately. Who is more likely to get sick? People who have a greater chance of … women Older adults People with a chronic disease People more sensitive to waterborne illnesses can have severe … the quality of the drinking water in your community. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #56 Preventing …
HealthLinkBC files
… Yes No I know vaccines are so safe that my baby can get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know every batch … have answered ‘no’ to any of the above, read on to learn more. Are vaccines safe? Yes. Vaccines are safe for your … to treat this reaction. Is it safe for your child to get more than one vaccine at a time? Yes. Even when your child …
HealthLinkBC files
… from many diseases over a lifetime. Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B and polio. For more information, see the following HealthLinkBC Files: … without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 …
HealthLinkBC files
… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … childhood vaccines that they are eligible for. For more information on the recommended childhood vaccines in … they received the Men-C vaccine when they were younger. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #23b Meningococcal …
HealthLinkBC files
… Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Immunization has saved more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other … under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 … next breath. This cough can last several months and occurs more often at night. About 1 in 170 infants who get …
HealthLinkBC files
… An opioid drug overdose happens when a person takes more opioids than their body can handle. Breathing may … deaths in B.C. related to illegal drug overdoses has been more than 900 per year. The overdoses are due to a highly … Overdose Response Box Program. Does naloxone lead to more drug use? No. Studies have shown that providing …
HealthLinkBC files
… can affect your gums, causing them to bleed, become more sensitive, swollen and red. This is called "pregnancy … gingivitis" or gum disease Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can … of your mouth Visit the dentist at least twice a year For more information For more information on pregnancy and …
