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… important in a poorly ventilated room. Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, Birth to 2 Years Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… by prescription. They can be costly, and provincial health plans or private health insurance may not pay for them. Before getting an … Non-Injury Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… one-half of your liver can be removed if the rest of it is healthy. The doctor makes a cut (incision) in your belly to … Cancer Institute (2012). Colon Cancer Treatment (PDQ)—Health Professional Version . Available online: … http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/colon/healthprofession… . Current as of: November 30, 2022 …
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… 81–86. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family … MD - Psychiatry Christine R. Maldonado PhD - Behavioral Health Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Patrice Burgess MD - Family …
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Healthy baby hearing and vision Last updated August 10, 2013 … have any concerns about your baby’s vision, contact your healthcare provider. Hearing Special equipment is used to … screening may be offered in hospitals, or through public health offices. All babies born in B.C. are eligible for …
Medical tests
… fatty foods. Tell your doctor ALL the medicines and natural health products you take. Some may increase the risk of … before the test and how soon to do it. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal …
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… test to prevent dehydration . How It Is Done Blood test A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … as the 24-hour urine sample, during the 2-hour period your health professional recommends. How It Feels Blood test When … doctor will also look at your results based on your age, health, and other factors. A value that isn't in the normal …
HealthLinkBC files
… Pertussis (whooping cough) Last updated October 1, 2014 HealthLink BC File number 15c Download PDF Document English … information about pertussis vaccines see the following: HealthLinkBC File #18c Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) vaccine HealthLinkBC File #105 Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, …
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… It is important to have a risk assessment performed by a health professional quickly. This allows hepatitis B virus … with blood and body fluids: Protecting against infection ( HealthLinkBC File #97 ). To find your nearest emergency department, search the HealthLink BC Directory or call 8-1-1 . Emergency …
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… Q fever Last updated October 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 79 Download PDF Document English … In these cases, they will need to consult with their health care provider. Complications from this disease are … such as veterinary staff and zoo attendants Certain health care workers who have contact with infected tissue or …