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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … everyone 6 months of age and older. Those younger than 2 years of age will need to receive the inactivated influenza … might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study please …
Healthy eating
… Healthy eating guidelines for pregnancy Last updated October … Getting enough folate (folic acid) reduces the risk of a birth defect that affects the brain and spinal cord, called … baby. See the Additional resources for specific food safety information. Avoid alcohol during pregnancy. You can …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download … to a cool indoor environment. They include: People 65 years of age or older who may not compensate for heat stress … Image Heat-related Series Heat-related illness (#35) Safety for the perinatal population during extreme heat …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant within 3 years of stopping this drug because it has caused serious birth defects. Use 2 effective birth control methods …
Health topics
… Pregnancy and Childbirth Learning Center Learn about pregnancy and childbirth … Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness Breastfeeding Health Topics Medical Tests Make a Wise Decision Take Action Open/close information section Health Topics Abnormal Pap Test While Pregnant Abortion …
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… has been safely used on millions of people for more than 60 years. What To Expect Most people don't feel different after … Citations Sisson JC, et al. (2011). Radiation safety in the treatment of patients with thyroid diseases by … 335–346. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… Aortic Valve Stenosis On this page: Health Tools Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … time to develop, and you may not have symptoms for many years. But as the problem gets worse, you may have symptoms … your heart regularly. Your doctor will recommend a heart-healthy lifestyle. You may take medicine that lowers blood …
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… Warts and Plantar Warts On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor … the feet. Most warts go away on their own within months or years. How do they spread? Warts are spread by direct … treat them with medicine or by freezing or removing them. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health …
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… Rubella Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 14d Download PDF Document English … woman contracts rubella, she may have a miscarriage or stillbirth. Her baby may be born with severe birth defects, … ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen …
Health topics
… occur in babies between the ages of 6 months to 2 years. As children get older, ear problems may be related to … a previous ear infection. Have had certain conditions since birth. These may include cleft lip , cleft palate , or Down … Loss of balance No Loss of balance Does your child have a health problem or take medicine that weakens his or her …
