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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … attended by a child with hepatitis B whose behaviour or medical condition increases the chances of exposure to that … B vaccine can purchase it at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is important to keep a record of all …
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… the fracture may have been caused by osteoporosis. Another medical condition that is known to cause bone thinning. This … could break more easily. Bone Density Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Osteoporosis … Citations Papaioannou A, et al. (2010). 2010 clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and …
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… they had rheumatic fever. Less common causes include other health conditions and calcium buildup on the mitral valve. … stroke. When to Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services immediately if you have: Symptoms of a heart attack … Current as of: September 7, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Rakesh K. Pai MD, FACC - Cardiology, …
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… preventing newborn HIV infection. footnote 2 Although your health professional may not offer an HIV test as part of … (2006, reaffirmed 2017). HIV screening in pregnancy. SOGC Clinical Practice Guideline No. 185. Journal of Obstetrics … Current as of: October 31, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall MD - Family Medicine Brian D. …
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… pertussis (Tdap) vaccine Last updated May 18, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 18c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Tdap vaccine? The Tdap vaccine … to get the vaccine can buy it at most pharmacies and travel clinics. It is important to keep a record of all …
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… prescription and over-the-counter medicines, or natural health products you are taking. Obesity … Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine … J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine Theresa O'Young PharmD - Clinical Pharmacy Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: …
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… It's not uncommon for children to have extra heartbeats. In healthy children, an extra heartbeat isn't a cause for … changes in heart rate or rhythm are minor. They don't need medical treatment if you don't have other symptoms or a … you need emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. Sometimes people don't want to call 9-1-1 . …
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… and allergic asthma? Allergic rhinitis can affect your health if you don't treat it. You may have problems such as … buy some stock in the tissue and antihistamine companies! John, age 19 What matters most to you? Your personal feelings are just as important as the medical facts. Think about what matters most to you in this …
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… and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … pain is so bad that the baby cannot sleep, cannot get comfortable, and cries constantly no matter what you do. The … you need emergency care. Call 9-1-1 or other emergency services now. After you call 9-1-1 , the operator may tell …
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… HealthLinkBC Files HealthLink BC Files are easy-to-understand fact sheets about public health and safety. Files are available as printable PDFs and … subject matter experts throughout the province and with clinical and dietitian teams at HealthLink BC. They provide …
