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… the effects of substances on emotions, schoolwork, and health. If you have a family history of substance use, talk … Tobacco Use Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & …
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… punctures, bites, burns, or scrapes, please see your health care provider immediately for treatment. This is … Scrapes Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: …
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… toe is diagnosed through a physical examination. Your health professional will look for swelling, purple or black … arterial disease, your toe can be buddy-taped to the healthy toe next to it. Put some soft padding, such as felt … help reduce swelling. Make sure you go to your follow-up appointments. Your doctor will need to check that your toe …
Healthy eating
… risk of gout flares or attacks. Steps you can take Follow a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fat. A diet … your risk of gout attacks and maintain your best overall health. Use the following information to help guide your … significantly lower the amount of purine you eat. Fish is a healthy choice because it is high in omega-3 fats and low in …
HealthLinkBC files
… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and …
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… Salmonellosis Last updated June 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 17 Download PDF Document English … or pets and help young children wash their hands. The same applies for visiting petting zoos Do not prepare food if you … to submit a fecal or stool sample (bowel movement). Your health care provider may prescribe antibiotics if you have a …
Healthy eating
… vitamin B12 to help keep your nerve and red blood cells healthy and to make DNA, the genetic material in your cells. … needs and preferences, call 8-1-1 and ask to speak to a HealthLink BC dietitian. For additional information, see the … HealthLink BC www.healthlinkbc.ca – Get medically approved non-emergency health information. Canadian Nutrient …
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… Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli 0157:H7 and Campylobacter . Health Canada estimates there are about 4 million cases of … nausea, vomiting, headaches and fever. Symptoms usually appear within several hours of eating the contaminated food, but can take several days or weeks to appear. Most people recover completely from food borne …
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… depressed again. Be sure your doctor knows about any other health conditions you have and any medicines you take … or restless. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … MD - Psychiatry Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… cereals and high-fibre fruits and vegetables, such as apples, prunes, beans, and broccoli. Drink plenty of fluids. … a headache. Loss of appetite Try to eat more often. Have healthy snacks between meals. Include favourite foods at … Cautions Be sure your doctor knows about any other health problems you have and whether you are allergic to any …
