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HealthLinkBC files
… on the updated guideline, visit Goverrnment of Canada: Guidelines for Canadian Drinking WaterQuality: Guideline … For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do …
Medications
… serious blood clots in the lungs/legs, dementia, and cancer of the breast/ovaries. The risk for serious side … side effects, including: chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating sudden/severe headache weakness on one side of the … exercising regularly. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
Medical tests
… a microscope for signs of infection or a disease, such as cancer. Other tests may also be used to check the lymph … armpits, and in the chest, belly, and groin. Lymph nodes in healthy people are usually hard to feel. But lymph nodes in … , follow the instructions exactly about when to stop eating and drinking, or your surgery may be cancelled. If …
HealthLinkBC files
… For more information about febrile seizures, see HealthLinkBC File #112 Febrile seizures (fever seizures) . … Keep clothing light, just a shirt and shorts or a diaper Treating the fever. Your child should rest in bed until the … care provider. For more information on Reye syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . Having your child …
HealthLinkBC files
… and public health units. For more information on TB, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is sputum? … hands. For more information on proper hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the spread of …
HealthLinkBC files
… of Reye Syndrome. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to … with an infected person, by drinking contaminated water, or eating raw or under-cooked shellfish contaminated with … For more information on mature minor consent see HealthLinkBC File #119 The Infants Act, Mature Minor Consent …
Health features
… of a severe allergic reaction can start within minutes of eating or being exposed to an allergen. In some cases, the … challenging. Learn more about managing food allergies . Our HealthLinkBC Files provide information on recognizing and responding to …
HealthLinkBC files
… hurt, or sting" You can say "You need the vaccine to stay healthy. The medicine will be put in your arm with a needle. … visit Immunize BC at https://immunizebc.ca/ . More HealthLinkBC Files on childhood immunization: #50a Your Baby's Immune …
Medications
… disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Taking a … side effects, including: chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating sudden/severe headache weakness on one side of the … exercising regularly. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
Medications
… disease or dementia. Estrogens can increase the risk of cancer of the uterus (endometrial cancer). Taking a … side effects, including: chest/jaw/left arm pain unusual sweating sudden/severe headache weakness on one side of the … exercising regularly. Lifestyle changes that help promote healthy bones include increasing weight-bearing exercise, …
