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… Malaria prevention Last updated December 28, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 41f Travel Series Download PDF … travel At least 4 weeks before you travel, speak with your health care provider or visit a travel health clinic. Ask … travelling. Make sure you are aware of the possible side effects of the prescribed anti-malaria medication and know …
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… Breastfeeding or chestfeeding Last updated July 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 70 Child Nutrition Series Download … milk is good for your baby because it: Is the safest and healthiest food for babies Is easy for your baby to digest … vitamins, minerals, amino acids and herbs that may have risks for your baby. Supplements and herbal remedies. Check …
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… population during extreme heat Last updated June 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 35a Heat-related Series Download … build up indoors when the outdoor temperatures are high. Exposure to indoor heat over 31°C for long periods can be … yourself from extreme heat, you can help reduce these risks. If you experience heat-related symptoms or increased …
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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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… Vaginal yeast infection Last updated December 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 08j Sexually Transmitted … symptoms similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are … vagina. Some treatments require a prescription from your health care provider while others can be bought off the …
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… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it … to you or your partner(s). If this happens, talk with your health care provider who will help you to decide if you need …
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… inflammatory disease (PID) Last updated September 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08c Sexually Transmitted … PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it … (IV) antibiotic treatment. You should return to your health care provider 3 to 7 days after starting treatment if …
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… Pubic lice Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 08h Sexually Transmitted … eyes. For more information about treatment, speak with your health care provider. Your sexual partner will need to be … they have shared your clothes, bed or towels. Contact a health care provider if the lice do not go away after the …
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… Head lice Last updated September 9, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 06 Download PDF Document English … or nursing people or other individuals. Speak to your health care provider or pharmacist to find out which is best … 4 days until you find no live lice. When should I call my health care provider? Call your health care provider if the …
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… Gonorrhea Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08a Sexually Transmitted … To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it … tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) for …
