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… but other pain medicines are sometimes used. The pump is connected through a tube to a vein in your body. You press a … to Expect Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Oncology Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… blood. You may have other blood tests to check your overall health and to look for problems caused by carbon monoxide. … regularly to make sure they are in good shape, properly connected, and not blocked. Never use a kerosene or propane … safely. Environmental Illness Headaches Health and Safety, Ages 2 to 5 Years Health and Safety, …
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… other can have very different radon levels. What are the health effects of radon exposure? Over time, exposure to … lung cancer. How can you test your home's radon levels? Health Canada recommends that all homes be tested for radon … tests available. Both measure radon levels in the air. But Health Canada only recommends the use of the long-term test. …
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… if this is a regularly scheduled appointment with your health professional. What questions or concerns do I want … fill in the following information. Condition or disease Health professional who diagnosed the condition What was the … tests (blood, urine, X-rays, or other tests) that this health professional did not order? Yes ___ No ___ If yes, …
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… the skin so that it lies near your heart. Then your doctor connects the leads to the ICD. Your doctor puts the ICD … for what to do if you get shocked. How do I live a normal, healthy life with an ICD? You can live a normal, healthy life with your ICD. A few tips for living well with …
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… Childhood vaccines are safe Last updated January 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 50c Child Immunization Series … on time. The vaccines are free. Call your local public health unit or health care provider to make an appointment. Check what you …
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… Quit or reduce vaping Last updated August 7, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 30d Download PDF Document English … What are the risks of vaping? Vaping can impact your health in several ways: Exposure to toxic and cancer-causing … when users don’t have access to nicotine Cardiovascular health: vaping can impact arteries and blood vessels, which …
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… member ages, you may have concerns about how to manage health problems. Most people would like to stay in their … long-term care? People may consider long-term care when a health condition makes meeting health and personal needs hard or impossible to do on their …
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… care planning means that you plan ahead for your future health care. Even if you're healthy, it's important to make a plan in case the time … able to make decisions for yourself. If you have a serious health problem that is getting worse, making decisions now …
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… Falls in Older Adults Seniors’ Falls Can be Prevented (HealthLink BC File # 78) What You Can Do to Prevent a Fall? … home, at play and on the move. Parachute: Concussion Your health authority For information related to concussion from your health authority, where available, click on the links below. …
