5412 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… may last days, weeks, months or all year, and can even grow during winter when water may be covered in snow or has … You can be exposed to cyanobacteria by drinking water or by getting it on your skin during recreational activities (swimming, boating or …
Health topics
… one person to another, the amount of other tissue removed during surgery also varies. Mastectomy procedures include: … in the hospital. These should help keep your shoulder from getting stiff. You will need to avoid strenuous activity for … in the hospital. These should help keep your shoulder from getting stiff. You will need to avoid strenuous activity for …
Health topics
… as thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and hyperthyroidism. During your surgery, your doctor may take out a lump or … of voice. The nerves that control your voice can be damaged during thyroid surgery. This is less common if you are … if the parathyroid glands are mistakenly removed or damaged during a total thyroidectomy. This is not as common if you …
Medications
… Newborn babies of mothers who use this medication late in pregnancy may have symptoms such as slow/shallow breathing, … Newborn babies of mothers who use this medication late in pregnancy may have symptoms such as slow/shallow breathing, …
Health topics
… cost much. And it works. Wash your hands: Often, especially during cold and influenza (flu) season. This can reduce your … risk of catching or spreading a cold or influenza. Before, during, and after you prepare food. This reduces your risk … cost much. And it works. Wash your hands: Often, especially during cold and influenza (flu) season. This can reduce your …
Health topics
… feet. This will help you and your baby be more comfortable during feeding. Do not bend over your baby when … feet. This will help you and your baby be more comfortable during feeding. Do not bend over your baby when …
Health topics
… are the best way to help protect you or your child from getting certain diseases that can be spread to other people … Other reasons why vaccines are important: The risk of getting a disease is much greater than the risk of having a … or child with health problems away from large crowds during outbreaks of disease. If you have to be in a public …
Health topics
… ball. This can help your child develop skills without getting hurt or losing confidence. Helping your child get … time, because children are generally physically inactive during screen time. Children aged 5-18 years should have no …
Medical tests
… area is called the mediastinum (say "mee-dee-ya-STY-num"). During the test, a doctor makes a small cut (incision) in … products you take. Some may increase the risk of problems during your procedure. Your doctor will tell you if you … area is called the mediastinum (say "mee-dee-ya-STY-num"). During the test, a doctor makes a small cut (incision) in …
Health topics
… and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to … to pay particular attention to food preparation and storage during warm months when food is often served outside. … and not enough of the important electrolytes that are lost during diarrhea. These kinds of drinks should not be used to …
