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Medications
… does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this …
Medications
… does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this …
Medications
… does not assure that this product is safe, effective, or appropriate for you. This information is not individual … advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this …
Medical tests
… takes about 4 to 12 weeks for HIV antibodies or antigens to appear in the blood. The period between becoming infected … to be tested. You may be able to get help from your local health unit to do this. Why It Is Done A test for the human … your test, call and ask for your results. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, …
HealthLinkBC files
… Syphilis Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 08e Sexually Transmitted … came into contact with an infected person. The sore usually appears between 3 and 90 days after getting the infection. … more than 1 year How to get tested for syphilis Visit your health care provider to get any syphilis symptoms, like …
HealthLinkBC files
… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49b Download PDF Document English … kills or removes pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by adding chemicals, … but only for short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine sensitivity) …
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… Insect repellents and DEET Last updated April 1, 2015 HealthLink BC File number 96 Download PDF Document English … high risk of complications from mosquito-borne illnesses, 1 application per day of insect repellent containing DEET may … Personal Insect repellents www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/about-pesticides/insect-repellents.html Health …
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… Grade 6 immunizations in B.C. Last updated June 22, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 50f Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your … unimmunized will get HPV at some time. Every year in B.C. approximately: 210 people will get cervical cancer and 55 …
Health topics
… Healthy Eating: Eating Heart-Healthy Foods Actionset Overview Heart disease is the number … most important things you can do is to start eating a heart-healthy diet. Changing your diet can help stop or even … small changes can add up to a big difference in your heart health. To have a heart-healthy diet: Eat more fruits, …
Health topics
… your medicine schedule or if you have any changes in your health that might affect your medicine needs, such as a … cost of epilepsy medicines is covered under your provincial health plan. But if cost is a consideration in building a … your doctor whether less expensive generic brands would be appropriate for you. For most people who take prescription …
