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… Measles (Rubeola) On this page: Related Information What is measles … is a very contagious (easily spread) infection that causes a rash all over your body. It is also called rubeola. … you should get the vaccine before you travel. Related Information Handwashing Immunizations Rash, Age 11 and Younger …
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… Colour Blindness On this page: Related Information What is colour … you can learn ways to adapt to being colour blind. What causes it? Most colour vision problems are inherited (genetic) … Medicine E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology Current …
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… Last updated July 17, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 33 Download PDF Document English Document Arabic Document … Immigrants from countries where hepatitis A is common Household or close contacts of adopted children from areas … 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye …
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… March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF Document English Document Traditional Chinese … traveller’s diarrhea and cholera, which are infections caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by … first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye …
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… Care Planning On this page: Related Information When your loved one is diagnosed … Is it curative, life-sustaining treatment, or is it care focused on maintaining comfort and controlling symptoms without … care necessary to control their symptoms. For more information on hospice palliative care services in your area, …
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… Infection Screening On this page: Overview Related Information Overview Guidelines for chlamydia The … that all pregnant women be screened for syphilis because of the severe consequences of being pregnant while … same untreated partner or partners. footnote 4 Related Information Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early …
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… Information and resources on general health for health care … risk of heart disease, high blood pressure and all-cause mortality. Canadian guidelines recommend that adults … Document General Physical Activity (PDF) … Information and resources on general health for health care …
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… as the flu, is an infection of the respiratory system caused by the influenza A and B viruses. Every year, influenza spreads in our communities, … illnesses including the common cold and COVID-19. Use the BC COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to find out if …
Healthy eating
… of nutritious food in schools Last updated June 1, 2014 Download PDF Document English Document French Place Sell … in its entirety provided source is acknowledged. This information is not meant to replace advice from your medical … registered dietitian. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. … Guidelines for food beverage …
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… Diabetes Canada) Diabetes: Counting carbs if you don't use insulin Understanding the glycemic index (Diabetes … Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in people without diabetes Useful resources Diabetes Canada Find fact sheets, videos …
