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Health topics
… in B.C. Translation services are available in over 130 languages. On this page: Navigation Services Nursing Services Dietitian Services … nurses can offer health education including self-management options. Help you manage your health and wellbeing …
Health topics
… information for healthcare providers on the screening, management, and treatment of diabetes, see: Government of BC: … risk of developing type 2 diabetes if you are over the age of 40 or if you have a parent, brother, or sister with … Sometimes, pills and/or insulin injections are needed to manage diabetes. Talk with your doctor to find solutions that …
Medications
… Montelukast - Oral On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: mon-teh-LEW-kast Common … with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your age and medical condition. If you are …
Medications
… Axicabtagene Ciloleucel - Injection On this page: Uses How To Use … breathing, chills/shaking chills, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, severe muscle/joint pain, very low blood pressure, … breathing, chills/shaking chills, severe nausea/vomiting/diarrhea, severe muscle/joint pain, very low blood pressure, …
Medications
… Emicizumab - Subcutaneous Injection On this page: Uses How To Use Side Effects Precautions Drug Interactions Overdose Notes Missed Dose Storage Medical Alert Pronunciation: EM-i-SIZ-ue-mab Common … abdomen (at least 2 inches from your belly button). The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, and response …
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… Abnormal Pap Test On this page: Cause Types of Results Follow-Up Tests … can depend on the type of cell changes you have, your age and medical history, and the possible cause of the cell … excision procedure (LEEP), which uses a thin, low-voltage electrified wire loop to cut out abnormal cervical …
Medical tests
… Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS) On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To … You may choose to have this test because: Of your age. As you get older, you have a greater chance of having a … having a baby with a genetic condition is higher than average. You want to know if your baby has a serious health …
Health topics
… Bacterial Vaginosis On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens … it when you are pregnant, it increases the risk of miscarriage, early (preterm) delivery, and uterine infection after … doctor. Avoid douching. Check your symptoms Abdominal Pain, Age 12 and Older Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding Female Genital …
HealthLinkBC files
… symptoms of HIV? Symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, … early, antiretroviral therapy can slow or stop the damage to the immune system. HIV testing guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 years has an HIV test every 5 years. They …
Health features
… wildfires can affect the quality of the air, a power outage may spoil your food or you may have to evacuate if a … BC Centre for Disease Control: Wildfire Smoke . On this page: Emergency preparedness Before a wildfire During a … and Recovery . There are also specific emergency management resources for Indigenous communities and local …
