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… Having water that is safe to drink is essential to your health and survival during a long emergency. Knowing how to … 50 litres of water. Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Thomas M. Bailey MD - … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 2, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Thomas M. Bailey MD - …
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… Overview Nail care is important for health and safety. A person can accidentally scratch … Personal Care Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … RN - Registered Nurse Current as of: March 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
Medical tests
… do anything else to prepare for the test. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … - Family Medicine Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
Healthy eating
… how much sodium there is in food can help you make more healthy food choices. The table below lists foods and their … Nutrient File. Accessed July 2019. *Note: Consult with your health care provider before using a salt substitute with … needs and preferences, call  8-1-1  and ask to speak to a HealthLink BC dietitian. For additional information, see the …
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… hands of someone who has MRSA. This could be anyone in a health care setting or in the community. MRSA is usually not … and is coughing. MRSA that is acquired in a hospital or health care setting is called healthcare-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus …
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… A: Fulminant Hepatitis Hepatitis A Hepatitis A Vaccine (HealthLinkBC File #33) Immunize BC: Hepatitis A Protect … B Immune Globulin - Injection Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HealthLinkBC File #25b) Hepatitis B Infant Vaccine (HealthLInkBC File #25c) Hepatitis B Treatment …
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… a fever or who does not feel well should be evaluated by a health professional. Chickenpox . Chickenpox sores in the … Non-Injury Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … Care Medicine Current as of: November 14, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
Medical tests
… test, unless your doctor tells you to. How It Is Done A health professional uses a needle to take a blood sample, … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Internal Medicine Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… use a backup birth control method until you can see a health care provider. Unplanned pregnancy. Rarely, an … 29, 2022. Adaptation Date: 9/26/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/26/2023 Adapted By: …
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… such as ketchup and salad dressing. Don't be fooled by "health foods." Some of them may be low in saturated fat and … Syrup. Comparing Sugar Substitutes Healthy Eating Citations Government of Canada … food. Government of Canada. https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/healthy-eating-recommendations/limit-hi… . Accessed …