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… The pregnant traveller Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41g Travel Series Download PDF … are pregnant and want to travel, you should speak with your health care provider to discuss your travel plans and … I travel? Before you travel, you can: Speak with your health care provider at least 6 weeks before your trip to …
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… Hepatitis B infant vaccine Last updated September 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 25c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … protects against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The hepatitis B vaccine is …
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… get more information on the safety of your drinking water. Health Canada's drinking water website, www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/environmental-workplace-health/… , has information …
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… disease, regular exercise is safe and can improve: The health of your heart and blood vessels Physical fitness and … Even doing a little bit of activity can have important health benefits. Useful resources Heart Health Tips: Exercise (University of Ottawa Heart Institute, …
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… in more physical activity or engage in a fitness appraisal. You should complete this form before starting a … more detailed than the PAR-Q+ and includes questions about health conditions and provides advice. Once you have … required to visit a qualified exercise professional or your health care provider for more information before becoming …
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… with your standard care. For example, some natural health products may cause problems if you take them with … TENS uses a mild electrical current to reduce pain. Natural health products . Many natural health products, such as glucosamine and chondroitin, have …
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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. … work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception …
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… or watched closely. The device may not work right, may be a health risk, or both. A cardiac device—such as an … harm. Your doctor will consider which is more likely to happen: problems from surgery to replace the device, or the … of Canada . http://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/co… . Accessed February 16, …
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… or she wants to stop taking medicines. Talk with his or her health professional about what the options are. Make changes … in the medicine routine only after consulting with the health professional. And keep records about these changes … may be a good option. Discuss injections with your health professional to see whether they may be right for the …
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… your family is at risk for lead poisoning. During a routine health examination, the risk for lead exposure can be … be measured. Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the … 1976 may contain lead-based paint . This question could apply to a facility such as a home daycare centre or the …