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Healthy eating
… see Severe Allergic Reactions to Food: Children and Teens (HealthLinkBC File 100a) . Is food allergy different from … an allergist will use to diagnose food allergy: 1. Detailed health history and physical exam. The health history and physical exam determines how likely a …
Health features
… go immediately and have a risk assessment performed by a health professional at an emergency department. Prompt … For more information about post-exposure prophylaxis, see HealthLinkBC File #97 – Contact with Blood and Body Fluids: … B, Hepatitis C or HIV? An individual can consult with any health care provider or emergency department to undergo …
Health topics
… Zika Virus Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … FRCPC - Neurology Current as of: August 25, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …
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… During pregnancy, you may have many questions about your health and potential complications that can occur during pregnancy. You may have underlying health risk factors that can increase the chances of having a health issue during pregnancy. Make sure that you consult …
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… ICD? You may want to consider turning off your ICD if your health goal changes from living longer to getting the most … future and quality of life. What can you expect as your health problems get worse? What type of health care do you want at the end of life? Do you want to …
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… them. People with liver problems, heart problems, or other health problems may not be able to take the pills. Treatment … of the Skin Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… preferences ahead of time. Explains your needs to other health professionals who care for you. Offers you some … Disease Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … MD - Hematology Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
HealthLinkBC files
… Urethritis Last updated February 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08b Sexually Transmitted … For more information about gonorrhea and chlamydia, see HealthLinkBC File #08a Gonorrhea and HealthLinkBC File #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have …
HealthLinkBC files
… Cervicitis Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08f Sexually Transmitted … find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. How is it … to you or your partner(s). If this happens, talk with your health care provider who will help you to decide if you need …
HealthLinkBC files
… and Patches for Immunizations Last updated March 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50h Child Immunization Series … known as numbing creams or patches. The information in this HealthLinkBC File shows you where to put numbing creams and … to reduce your child’s discomfort during immunization, see HealthLinkBC File #50e A Better Immunization Experience for …
