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… Hysterectomy On this page: Health Tools Why It Is Done Hysterectomy Types Comparison of … is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is surgery to take out your uterus. This is the organ in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After …
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… Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) On this page: Health Tools What is … build up in the blood and change the chemical balance in your body. This problem can be very dangerous and needs to … vein (IV). What causes it? If you have diabetes, sometimes your blood sugar level may get high before you know …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … This drug may make you drowsy or blur your vision. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more drowsy. Do …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … you use the wrong dose/strength. Using this medication with alcohol or other drugs that can cause drowsiness or … of the mouth between doses. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication unless …
HealthLinkBC files
… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … large amounts of asbestos fibres, they can become lodged in your lungs and remain there. This can cause scarring and …
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… schedule Last updated August 19, 2024 Image Keep your family’s vaccinations up to date Vaccines help protect you and your family from many harmful diseases, like measles, mumps, … Note: The vaccine schedules can change. Speak with your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 if you have questions. …
HealthLinkBC files
… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, … will allow gases to be given off before you bring them into your home. If this is not possible, increase the ventilation …
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… Tips: Getting Active as a Family On this page: Get started Health Tools Get started When the whole … and work on increasing the number of steps you take on your family walks. Register the whole family in a family fun run/walk in your community. If the event is for charity, have your …
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… Follow general food safety precautions to help lower your risk of illness: Food safety: Easy ways to make food safer (HealthLinkBC File #59a) Food safety for vulnerable … in B.C. and when extra steps are needed to make water safe: Drinking water Waterborne infections in British …
Medical tests
… Gonorrhea Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … for at least 3 days after you finish treatment. footnote 1 Your sex partner or partners must also be treated for … back to you or to others. If you have gonorrhea, all of your sex partners from the last 60 days should be tested and …
