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… are unsure whether to seek care or get tested, contact your health care provider or call 8-1-1 . If you or someone in … to your nearest emergency department. If you have general health questions, call HealthLinkBC at 8-1-1 anytime, day or night. If you have …
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… might not know about—optimism helps keep up your physical health too. footnote 1 You don't have to be a "born … 910–916. Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … MD - Family Medicine Catherine D. Serio PhD - Behavioral Health Thomas M. Bailey MD - Family Medicine Christine R. …
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… organized Here are some good practices to review before you start testing your child's blood sugar. Know when and how … down below the waist. Count to 5. Then squeeze the finger starting close to the hand and moving outward to the end of … growth. Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics …
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… with the correct leg. Get your balance again before you start walking. To use your cane on stairs Try this first … reach the level surface, get your balance again before you start walking. Arthritis: Should I Have … Physiotherapy Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… (varicella) vaccine Last updated September 20, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 44b Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the chickenpox vaccine? The … The vaccine contains a weakened form of the virus. Health Canada approved the Vaccine.The chickenpox vaccine …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . All of the vaccines are approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are usually …
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… gout. In certain cases, they may use them for some mental health conditions. How does it work? The tests are done with … for you. Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Andrew Littlefield PhD - Psychology, Behavioral Health Lesley Ryan MD - Family Medicine Donald Sproule MDCM, …
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… on FASD and the effects it can have on your baby's health, see: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (HealthLinkBC File #38e) Fetal alcohol syndrome Alcohol … drugs during pregnancy visit: Pregnancy and alcohol use (HealthLinkBC File #38d) Alcohol or drug use during pregnancy …
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… that you don't need. Talk with your doctor about your health, your risk factors for prostate cancer, and the pros … such as BRCA, runs in his family. Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer …
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… Social workers (MSW, ACSW). Psychologists (PhD). Mental health counsellors (RCC) (MA, MEd, EdD). Psychiatrists (MD). … nurses (BSN, MSN). Members of the clergy. Provincial health plans do not cover all types of therapists. Check with your health plan for details. Choosing a counsellor or therapist …
