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… for family caregivers Last updated September 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 93b Elder Abuse Prevention Series … Abuse and neglect in later life can affect a person’s health, happiness, safety and financial security. Older … or help needed. They may not understand the nature of the health concern and how it affects the older adult's …
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… Note: The vaccine schedules can change. Speak with your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 if you have questions. Immunization tables developed and reviewed by HealthLink BC , BC Ministry of Health , and BC Centre for Disease Control . Children who …
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… Taking medicine as your doctor prescribes may improve your health and may prevent future problems. Not taking medicines properly could put your health or your life at risk. Taking your medicines safely is … so you take another one to feel better. You take natural health products without talking to your doctor or pharmacist …
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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 … you will not be given CPR by first responders or other health care providers. In home settings, people often put …
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… mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine Last updated May 2, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 14a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the MMR vaccine? The MMR vaccine … the measles, mumps and rubella viruses and is approved by Health Canada. It is free as part of your child's routine …
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… on: How severe the substance use disorder is. Your mental health. Your family support. Your living situation. How the … but it didn't work. You have other physical or mental health problems. Your home situation makes it hard to stay … Outpatient treatment Outpatient treatment happens in mental health clinics, counsellors' offices, hospital clinics, or …
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… and diphtheria (Td) vaccine Last updated February 15, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 18a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Td vaccine? The Td vaccine … 2 diseases: Tetanus Diphtheria The vaccine is approved by Health Canada and is provided free. Call your health care …
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… Meningococcal b (Men-b) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23c Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-B vaccine? The Men-B vaccine … meningococcal bacteria, type B. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The Men-B vaccine is not part of the routine …
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… diarrhea and cholera vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41k Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … caused by 2 types of bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are …
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… Information Colon Polyps Colonoscopy Colorectal Cancer Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Sigmoidoscopy (Anoscopy, Proctoscopy) … Citations Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2016). Recommendations on screening for …
