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… health care provider to help decide which type is right for you and your partner. Different types of birth control … contraception and using other medications at the same time (HealthLinkBC File #91a) Barrier methods of birth control If … more: Emergency contraception Emergency contraception (EC) (HealthLinkBC File # 91b ) Stopping birth control Find out …
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… Home isolation for Tuberculosis (TB) Last updated October 30, 2024 … and public health units. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #51a Tuberculosis (TB) . What is home … sick. For more information on sputum collection, visit HealthLinkBC File #51b Sputum testing for tuberculosis (TB) …
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… chickenpox vaccine provides protection against chickenpox. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #44b Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine . How … Reye Syndrome. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . What is shingles? The …
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… 2024 Overview Breastfeeding or chestfeeding is recommended for infants and toddlers up to age 2 and beyond. For the … baby’s diet. Feeding your baby formula: Before you start (HealthLinkBC File #69a) Combining breastfeeding and … Introducing solid foods to your baby Baby's first foods (HealthLinkBC File #69c) Feeding your baby: Sample meals for …
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… vaccine is provided free as part of your child’s routine immunizations. Call your health care provider to make an … 12 months The vaccine may also be given to people: Born before 2002 who are 24 years of age and under who did not get … health care provider. For information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye Syndrome . It is important to …
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… the brain. Early symptoms may include: Confusion Depression Forgetfulness Difficulty sleeping Behavior changes Impaired … killing cells and creating gaps in tissue or sponge-like patches. Once these abnormal CJD prions appear in a person, … For more information For more information on vCJD, visit HealthLinkBC File #55b Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease …
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… Responding to a severe allergic reaction Other important information about EpiPen® Managing food allergies For more … challenging. Learn more about managing food allergies . Our HealthLinkBC Files provide information on recognizing and responding to …
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… also get yeast infections, most often as a rash under the foreskin or on the penis. The foreskin or penis may also be … vaginal yeast infections include taking pills orally, using creams or ointments, or inserting tablets into the vagina. … on how you can reduce your chance of getting an STI, see HealthLinkBC File #08o Preventing sexually transmitted …
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… cell or solid organ transplant, or those who are waiting for one Had a stem cell transplant Been in close contact … and travel clinics. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of the … care provider. For more information on Reye Syndrome, see HealthLinkBC File #84 Reye syndrome . It is important to …
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… Sun safety for children Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … For more information, see the following resources: HealthLinkBC File #11 Ultraviolet Radiation HealthLinkBC File #35 Heat-related Illness Canadian …
