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… safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download PDF Document English … surfaces well between preparing different foods Do not take risks. If you are not certain a food is safe for a resident … if they are cooked. If in doubt, include the resident’s health care provider when developing the resident’s care …
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… against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 25d Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … of their routine immunizations. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . All of the vaccines are approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are usually …
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… bed. But don't use sleep positioners, bumper pads, or other products that attach to crib sides or slats. They could trap … Epilepsy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … MD - Neurology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & …
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… Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 51a Download PDF Document English … cure TB are free through Provincial TB Services and public health units. How does it spread? TB spreads from person to … chances of a TB infection becoming TB disease? If you are healthy and a person with TB infection, you have a 5 to 10% …
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… Taking antiretroviral medicines for HIV can help you stay healthy and live about as long as someone without HIV. Often … stomach. Try not to miss any doses. This will help you stay healthy. It may help to use a pillbox with compartments for … These include over-the-counter medicines and natural health products. Learn about other medicines you shouldn't take at …
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… medical procedures provided by first responders or other health care providers if their heart or lungs suddenly stop. … with a legal option to order that no CPR be provided by health care providers and first responders. For the form to … and necklet. For more information, visit MedicAlert® Products and Services or call MedicAlert®toll-free at …
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… lungs. The risk may be higher if you smoke or have certain health problems. Talk to your doctor about your risks before using the patch. A small number of women have … each day. Implant must be inserted and removed by a trained health professional. Implant may cause headaches. Shot may …
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… Obesity and diabetes increase the risk of developing other health conditions: Obesity increases the risk of heart … conditions Regular physical activity causes a wide range of health benefits in adults even if body weight and blood … sedentary behaviour (e.g., sitting or watching TV) for health benefits and/or body weight control. Useful resources …
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… often, depending on your level of risk and your overall eye health. People at higher risk for glaucoma include those … glaucoma can be diagnosed. Glaucoma Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tonometry Vision Screening and Eye …
