4475 results found
HealthLinkBC files
… medications at the same time Last updated September 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 91a Download PDF Document English … bleeding during menstruation (IUDs) Other uses Talk to your health care provider about which method is right for you. … work less effectively, such as anti-seizure drugs. Ask your health care provider about how your hormonal contraception …
Health topics
… alcohol and medicines. Doing any of these can cause serious health problems and problems with money and the law. It also … or work. Signs of this disorder are similar to symptoms of health conditions that many older adults have, such as … or even fatal. In older adults, alcohol can trigger some health problems or make them worse. These health problems …
Health topics
… or she wants to stop taking medicines. Talk with his or her health professional about what the options are. Make changes … in the medicine routine only after consulting with the health professional. And keep records about these changes … may be a good option. Discuss injections with your health professional to see whether they may be right for the …
Health topics
… your family is at risk for lead poisoning. During a routine health examination, the risk for lead exposure can be … be measured. Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the … renovated or remodelled? Lead screening programs Your local health unit or provincial ministry of health can provide …
HealthLinkBC files
… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a …
HealthLinkBC files
… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 40c Download PDF Document English … your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your …
Health topics
… for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends the following guidelines. footnote 1 … MRI.") Some tests may not be covered by your provincial health plan or private health insurance. Some tests may not be available in all …
HealthLinkBC files
… conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 … types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The vaccine is free as part of your child’s …
Health topics
… Overview Medical errors are mistakes in health care that could have been prevented. They can occur … can do to prevent medical errors is to be involved in your health care. Learn and know about your health problem, medicine, and treatment as best you can and …
Health topics
… Overview Magnetic field therapy uses magnets to maintain health and treat illness. The human body and the earth … electromagnetic field must be in balance to maintain good health. Practitioners apply magnetic field therapy to the … treatment. Talk with your doctor about any complementary health practice that you would like to try or are already …
