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… Allergy safe child care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC … free of the foods that cause allergic reactions, they should make efforts to create and maintain a safe … Read the ingredient list each time you buy a food or receive a food delivery. Ingredients in packaged foods can …
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… Self-Care Supplies On this page: Overview Overview More of your health care takes place in your home than anywhere else. Having the … and information on hand is important for your self-care. Most of the items below don't cost a lot. They are …
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… Pregnancy: Should I Bank My Baby's Umbilical Cord Blood? Decision Point … What you learn from a genetic test can affect your life and that of your family in many ways. Learning that … Umbilical cord blood banking: Implications for perinatal care providers. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 156. …
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… Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza (flu) vaccine Last … people only need 1 dose of pneumococcal vaccine in their life and will not need a booster dose. For information about … polysaccharide vaccine . Influenza immunization for caregivers and household contacts Influenza immunization is …
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… Coronary Artery Disease: Should I Have Angioplasty for Stable Angina? Decision Point … maybe try another angina medicine. And I could take better care of myself. At my age, any procedure has extra risks, so … status after invasive or conservative care in coronary and advanced kidney disease. The New England Journal of …
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… Primary care in your community Last updated November 25, 2024 Overview Image Primary care is the first point of access into B.C.’s health care system. Primary Care Networks (PCN) are community-based …
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… Emergency Care for an Accidental Amputation On this page: Overview … part. The time since the amputation and receiving medical care. The general health of the injured person. Take these … sterile dressing or clean cloth until medical treatment is received. Check and treat for shock . Trauma or severe blood …
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… Revelstoke Primary Care Last updated September 12, 2024 On this page: Overview Access primary care health services Find a family doctor or nurse … health services Search for primary care health services and support in your community. You can also search our list of …
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… Prediabetes: Which Treatment Should I Use to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes? Decision Point You … have to make some changes. For example, you may have to carefully watch what you eat, take medicine every day, and … metformin is increased slowly. If you are breastfeeding or planning to get pregnant, you and your doctor can decide if …
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… can use this list to help you plan how to help someone you care about to get treatment for alcohol use disorder. A … use disorder can help you set up your plan. The plan should include: When you will talk with the person. Don't … can use this list to help you plan how to help someone you care about to get treatment for alcohol use disorder. A …
