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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 49c Download PDF Document English … arsenic can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into drinking water? … supplies such as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to medium term …
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… Dry Socket On this page: Health Tools What is … severe pain around the area where your tooth was removed. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
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… Alzheimer's disease or another dementia can be a difficult, stressful, and tiring job. It affects the caregiver's health and ability to rest and can be a source of stress and … and other responsibilities. For a caregiver who has health problems, the physical and emotional strain of …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or other …
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… and outdoor air pollution Last updated December 12, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65e Download PDF Document English … Air quality is also reported in the form of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). The AQHI provides information about … of air quality for the next 36 hours. The level of health risk is provided on a scale of 1 to 10 or higher. The …
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… Hepatitis B On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads What Increases Your Risk … to touch blood. And don't share toothbrushes or razors. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
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… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about this … anxiety (such as alprazolam, lorazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), or …
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… brain damage. CPR can help keep someone alive until a health professional arrives. The steps of CPR are C-A-B: C … do not touch the chest. Positioning your arms and body for doing chest compressions: Straighten your arms, lock your … Shock Stroke Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC …
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… more physically active can help you feel better, deal with stress more easily, and handle day-to-day activities more … that are suited to your abilities and fitness level. Before doing an activity, warm up your muscles. Then cool down … from your medical doctor or individual counselling with a health professional. It is intended for educational and …
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… transmitted infections (STIs) Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08o Sexually Transmitted … Spanish Document Vietnamese How do I know what my sexual health status is? Routine testing will tell you if you have … more likely you are to be exposed to an STI. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested for STIs, or go to …
