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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… have any concerns, it's important to address them with your health care provider as soon as possible. Remember there are … yourself, have I: eaten at least three meals today? Had a healthy snack if I'm still hungry? enjoyed some physical … group of people who understand my feelings? Your public health nurse can tell you about postpartum support groups. …
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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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… 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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… 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 …
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… 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 …
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… SARS has spread within an apartment building and to health care workers. Outbreaks of SARS do not appear to be … risk of dying from SARS depends on a person's age and health. The greatest risk is to people older than 65 and … in humans yet. Latest Information About SARS The following health organizations are tracking and studying severe acute …
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… or worthless. These feelings may come from having a mental health problem, such as depression. These problems can be … someone you know talks about suicide, self-harm, a mental health crisis, a substance use crisis, or any other kind of … history of severe anxiety , depression , or other mental health problem, such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia A …
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… to work, and you may not see improvement for months. New, healthy nails may need up to a year to grow. How can you … Psoriasis Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … MD - Dermatology Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family …
