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Vaginal yeast infection

… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; or high blood sugar from poorly controlled … similar to a vaginal yeast infection. See your health care provider before treating yourself if: you are pregnant; …

Cervicitis

… if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? The … be treated with antibiotic pills. It is important to follow your treatment instructions carefully. If you were given … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …

Chlamydia

… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … To find out if you have chlamydia, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … if the baby is not treated. If you have chlamydia during pregnancy, the baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia …

Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… babies are ready to start solid foods around 6 months old. Your child can eat many of the same foods enjoyed by the … to see if vitamin B12 has been added Speak to your health care provider about vitamin B12 supplements if your child is … For more information Call 8-1-1 to speak to a HealthLink BC registered dietitian if you have questions about feeding …

Bed bugs

… such as anxiety and insomnia. If you are concerned about your physical or mental health symptoms, please consult your health care provider or call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered nurse. How do I know I have bed bugs? Look for …

Quitting smoking

… to quit smoking. For many people, these include: Improve your health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung … cravings, and can reduce the urge to smoke. See your health care provider or local pharmacist to discuss if these are a …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? PID … PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation & curettage (D&C), or … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian …

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

… problems affecting people exposed to alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading developmental disability in … . It is not known how much alcohol it takes to cause harm. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop throughout your … worried about your infant or child, speak to your health care provider. A referral can be made to have your child …

Gonorrhea

… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it spread? … may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See …

Naloxone Treating opioid overdose

… overdose how to respond and provide potentially life-saving care while waiting for paramedics to arrive. The program … (into a muscle). You can complete in-person training at a registered THN distribution site. Online training is also … at pharmacies. You can find THN kits at over 1,700 sites registered by the BCTHN program including community …