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… virus in 1976. Currently, there is no approved vaccination for Ebola. There have been no cases of Ebola reported in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health …
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… this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Constipation means … bowel movements. That's because they've been taught that a healthy person has a bowel movement every day. But this …
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… spills in residential settings Last updated May 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 125 Download PDF Document English … is a naturally occurring substance that exists in 3 main forms: elemental (pure form), inorganic and organic. All 3 forms can be toxic to …
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… Caring for your preschooler Last updated December 3, 2024 Overview … secure and have what they need to grow. Providing guidance for preschoolers Giving your preschooler positive guidance … tantrums Temper tantrums: Keeping a record Preschooler health Modeling a safe lifestyle for your child will help …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 49e Download PDF Document English … Spanish Document Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality for lead. However, under …
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… Molluscum contagiosum Last updated June 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 08i Sexually Transmitted … to remember when using condoms: Check the condom package for damage. Do not use a condom that has been damaged. Check … you have a sexually transmitted infection and are sexually active, it is important to tell your sexual partner(s). This …
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… Multiple Sclerosis (MS) On this page: Condition Overview Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens What Increases Your … Self-Care Medicines Surgery Other Treatment Related Information Condition Overview What is multiple … Stiffness and muscle weakness can result from being more active than usual. A wait-and-see approach ( watchful …
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… Metastatic or Recurrent On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … Complementary Treatments Getting Support Related Information What is metastatic or recurrent … cause of breast cancer isn't known. Doctors don't know for sure whether breast cancer will come back or spread. …
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… this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment Related Information Check Your Symptoms Overview Most nosebleeds … type occurs more often in older adults because of other health problems they may have. Medical treatment will be …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … What is radon? Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas that is released from the breakdown of uranium … radon exposure. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. …
