Search Results

5128 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… that cause about 90% of cases of genital warts. Who should get the HPV vaccine? The HPV9 vaccine is provided free to all students in grade 6. People who missed getting the HPV vaccine can receive it for free as long as they get their first dose before they turn 19 and the last dose …
Health topics
… Care for a Skin Wound On this page: Getting Started Getting Started Skin wounds, including animal or human …
Health topics
… Overview How does stroke rehabilitation (rehab) help you get better after a stroke? The best way to get better after a stroke is to start stroke rehabilitation … shifting positions, or walk. These tools may be hard to get used to. But they help you return to your daily life and …
HealthLinkBC files
… Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Protect your children. Get all their vaccines on time. The vaccines are free. Call … immune system. I know why it is important for my baby to get all vaccines on time. Yes No I know why my child can safely get more than one vaccine at a time. Yes No I know that …
Health topics
… repeat sounds, such as "ma-ma-ma" or "bah-bah-bah" to get attention or express feeling. By 6 months of age, vary … repeat sounds, such as "ma-ma-ma" or "bah-bah-bah" to get attention or express feeling. By 6 months of age, vary …
HealthLinkBC files
… Most children receive these as infants and toddlers. They get a booster dose before they start kindergarten and again … influenzae type b (DTaP-HB-IPV-Hib) vaccine Who should get the Td vaccine? The vaccine can be given to people who … tetanus and diphtheria when they were younger should get a booster dose of the Td vaccine every 10 years. This …
Health topics
… and ASD. It's important to make sure that your child gets all childhood vaccines. They help keep your child from getting serious diseases that can cause harm or even death. … most cases, parents first notice that their toddler has not started talking yet and is not acting like other children …
Health topics
… area may have help lines you can call. Or maybe you can get help through social organizations. Check online, or ask … This reaction is often called "fight or flight." When you get angry, adrenaline and other hormones are released into … These include: Your age . Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a …
Health topics
… You feel awful, and you may worry about gaining weight. You get cranky and anxious. It can be hard to sleep. You're not … your doctor Your doctor can prescribe medicines that can get you through withdrawal. Together, you can plan the best … torture, because his cravings were so strong. But when he started using gum along with the patch, the cravings became …
HealthLinkBC files
… primary, secondary, early latent and late latent. How can I get syphilis? You can get syphilis from close contact or sexual contact with … This is known as congenital syphilis While anyone can get syphilis, most people diagnosed with syphilis in B.C. …