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A decision-making guide for patients diagnosed with cataracts

… to cause a sudden change in your vision. You may not need surgery right away. A change in your glasses or the use of a … Your doctor may advise you that there are benefits from surgery. At that time, surgery should be considered, and delaying may not be best. …

Meningococcal C conjugate Men-C vaccine

… where the vaccine was given. Fever, drowsiness, crankiness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache or … of infection include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection is spread from person …

Aerial spraying for native defoliators in BCs forests

… host trees. When outbreaks occur, this extreme foliage loss from feeding can cause growth loss, stem deformities and even death of the tree. Exposure …

Seniors as emergency response volunteers

… personal response to an emergency. You may face trauma, the loss of property and displacement. This is the time to keep …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… Epinephrine auto-injectors are prescribed based on body weight. As your child grows, check with your child’s health … you have the correct epinephrine auto-injector for their weight. For more information visit Canadian Paediatric …

Reye syndrome

… such as staring and slurred speech Seizures and comas Loss of consciousness Reye syndrome occurs 3 to 7 days after …

Grade 9 immunizations in BC

… Permanent complications include brain damage, deafness and loss of limbs. Meningococcal infection spreads by coughing, … fatigue, muscle or joint soreness, nausea, irritability, loss of appetite, chills, and fever. Acetaminophen (e.g. …

Emergency contraception EC

… are in your menstrual cycle. They may also depend on your weight. The copper IUD is the most effective EC and does not depend on body weight. Progestin-only ECPs (Plan B) may be less effective …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… wet and soiled diapers. It’s normal for your baby to lose weight for a few days after birth. You’ll know your baby is getting enough milk if they’re at or above their birth weight by 2 weeks and growing well. The number of wet and …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… vCJD? Early symptoms of vCJD include mood swings and memory loss. The disease also causes problems with movement and …