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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File … it gets dark each day, or first thing in the morning, to prevent mosquitoes from getting into your bedding. The … You should also be careful to avoid mosquito bites. Seek medical attention immediately if you develop a fever while …
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… Seniors' falls can be prevented Last updated July 31, 2024 HealthLink BC File … are not a normal part of aging. They are predictable and preventable. Fear of falling is common, but restricting … do fall, report it to your health care provider and discuss medical, environmental and lifestyle factors which may have …
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… Preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Last … hepatitis A and B, and human papillomavirus (HPV), can be prevented with vaccines. Talk to your health care provider … about how to get these vaccinations. How do I talk about prevention? Talk to your partner(s) about preventing STIs …
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… Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults Last updated … 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93a Elder Abuse Prevention Series Download PDF Document English Document … guidance about your concern. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? There is no law in British Columbia that requires …
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… Preventing choking in babies and young children: For child … by putting small objects into their mouths If a child has a medical condition that affects chewing or swallowing, they … when they are eating: Offer food in small amounts to prevent children from putting too much food in their mouths …
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… Pregnancy and folic acid (folate): Preventing neural tube defects Last updated April 16, 2024 … there is no evidence showing that these forms of folate can prevent NTDs. Folic acid is the only form of folate proven … … Pregnancy and folic acid folate Preventing neural tube defects …
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… Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened … Your Baby Formula: Safely Making and Storing Formula … Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened …
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… body produces. It can have many clinical uses including: Preventing pregnancy (all methods) … care (the Pill) Acne control (some methods) Preventing heavy bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other … with you that will not affect your contraception. Pregnancy prevention How does hormonal contraception prevent …
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… your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and medical needs. If you have certain pregnancy-related or … from mosquito bites, visit HealthLinkBC File #41f Malaria Prevention . How can I protect myself against the Zika … your family, visit our Zika Virus health feature. How can I prevent or treat traveller’s diarrhea? Traveller’s diarrhea …
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… before your trip to get the immunizations you need Buy medical insurance Make or buy a first aid kit for common … bandages and mosquito repellent. Bring medication to help prevent and treat diarrhea Have a dental check-up Take an … Always use a condom for sexual intercourse. Condoms cannot prevent every case of sexually transmitted infections, but …
