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… minor consent and immunization Last updated October 8, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 119 Download PDF Document English … consent" is the consent a child gives to receive or refuse health care after the child has been assessed by a … the opportunity to consent for themselves. If a child refuses a vaccine for which their parent or guardian has …
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… Overview HealthLink BC provides reliable non-emergency health … you can get the information you need to make decisions for yourself and those you care for. With our website and … deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired Canadians who use sign language. VRS is available when making telephone …
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… may help shrink swollen tissues in the nose, sinuses, throat, and the space behind the eardrum (middle ear). … to ask the pharmacist for it or have a prescription from your doctor to buy the medicine. How can you safely use … thyroid. Decongestants may also interact with some drugs, such as certain antidepressants and high blood …
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… Physiotherapy On this page: Health Tools Types of Physiotherapy When Physiotherapy Can … and may relieve pain. It also helps improve or restore your physical function and your fitness level. The goal of … obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Physiotherapy may be used alone or with other treatments. What does a …
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… that they shove, hit, or make fun of other people. This causes them trouble at home and at school. They often have a … You may feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, and even angry yourself. But help is available for you and your child. With … to join a gang. Live in a home with weapons. Use alcohol or drugs. Are being bullied. Live in a home with parents who …
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… Spanish Document Ukrainian Document Vietnamese Keep your child safe. Get all vaccines on time. By getting all … have emigrated from areas with high rates of hepatitis B. Household contacts of internationally adopted children. … or a recent sexually transmitted infection. Illicit drug users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic …
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… conditions Last updated June 1, 2021 Understanding common health concerns and what can be done to prevent or treat … way towards reducing the stress you feel when it comes to your health and the health of those in your care. Whether you have seen a health story on the news, …
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… HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids Last … the HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids. If your pediatric patient would benefit from speaking with one … or a registered dietitian. Please also consider referring your patient to other childhood healthy weights programs in …
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… homes and other dwellings Last updated September 23, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 42 Download PDF Document English … up inside homes and other buildings and pose a hazard to your health. Radon primarily enters buildings through the … what is my risk? Exposure to radon over the long-term can cause lung cancer. About 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada …
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… Overview Overview While working with your doctor to plan a medicine routine for yourself or your … and people who have a hard time remembering to take their drugs. People who have fewer daily doses may be more likely … may be hard to get your teenager to take a medicine that causes weight gain, hair loss or growth, or acne. Some …
