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Head lice

… braid. Having head lice once does not prevent someone from getting them again. Regular checks for head lice can be part …
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Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… (dysphagia) can increase the risk of food or other items getting stuck in the upper airway (causing choking) or …
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Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

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High Blood Pressure Nutrition Tips

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Chronic obstructive lung disease COPD

… (COPD) is a chronic condition that damages the lungs, getting worse over time. The disease can cause persistent … vaccine (HealthLinkBC File # 111) Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #62b) Immunizations Living … in B.C. between 9 am and 5 pm Pacific Time, Monday to Friday. Healthy eating With COPD, you may have lower energy …
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Wisdom Tooth Extraction

… gums. Damage to existing dental work, such as crowns or bridges, or to roots of a nearby tooth. A painful … gums. Damage to existing dental work, such as crowns or bridges, or to roots of a nearby tooth. A painful …
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FAQ about Testing Orders

… and documents must be provided directly to another person. Getting the paperwork from one person to another is called …
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Care at the End of Life

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Etonogestrel - Implant

… breast or cervical cancer) high cholesterol or triglyceride (blood fat) levels depression diabetes gall bladder … breast or cervical cancer) high cholesterol or triglyceride (blood fat) levels depression diabetes gall bladder …
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Primidone - Oral