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… HIV and HIV tests Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08m Sexually Transmitted … living with HIV) exposure in the work environment (e.g., health care providers or emergency responders) sharing … 72 hours, you should go to your local emergency room for advice about whether to take medications to prevent …
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… medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91a Download PDF Document English … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. … any pregnancy carefully with your health care provider’s advice if you use these medications. Speak to your health …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 28 Download PDF Document English … drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. Fluoride is added to water in a process called water … is a safe, effective and low-cost way to improve oral health for everyone. Studies show that children who drink …
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… blooms (blue-green algae) Last updated July 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 47 Download PDF Document English … unsure about the quality of the water, contact your local health authority. Are cyanobacteria harmful? Cyanobacteria … To prevent illness from cyanobacteria: Follow advice from your local government, health authority and …
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… of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102b Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm …
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… COVID-19 mRNA vaccines Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What are COVID-19 mRNA vaccines? The … speak with your health care provider or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis …
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… protein subunit vaccine Last updated October 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 124c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the COVID-19 protein subunit … speak with your health care provider or call 8-1-1 for advice. Rare cases of inflammation of the heart (myocarditis …
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… of onsite sewage systems Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 21 Download PDF Document English … to be properly designed and filed with the local public health authority. A typical onsite sewage system has 2 basic … ways. You can prevent most of the damage by following the advice below: For systems built after May 30, 2005, follow …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 68a Nutrition Series Download PDF … Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating are: Low …
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… HIV testing in pregnancy Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38a Download PDF Document English … to start treatment as soon as possible to improve your own health and help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby. Should I get tested if I am …
