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… with cancer screening and take measures to protect your health and that of your family. Or you may be concerned that … Cancer Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … and Rectal Surgery Current as of: April 4, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… has itching, and not all itching means you have lice. A health professional can check for lice and their eggs … for 14 days. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: …
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… itch after asking questions about your symptoms and past health and by looking at your rash. Your doctor may scrape a … of the Skin Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Your doctor will check your skin and ask about your health and activities. He or she may do tests to find out … the Skin Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … MD - Dermatology Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… have been in close contact with someone known to have TB. Health care workers who are likely to be exposed to TB. … the Doctor Adaptation Date: 2/26/2024 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 2/26/2024 Adapted By: …
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… a wound, a sterile swab is inserted into the wound. The health professional collecting the sample may press around … the Doctor Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - … Internal Medicine Current as of: September 8, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - …
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… the effects of substances on emotions, schoolwork, and health. If you have a family history of substance use, talk … Tobacco Use Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics … MD - Family Medicine Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: John Pope MD - Pediatrics & …
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… If your child gets ringworm, ask the school nurse or local health department how long your child needs to stay out of … of the Skin Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family … Pope MD - Pediatrics Current as of: March 22, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family …
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… punctures, bites, burns, or scrapes, please see your health care provider immediately for treatment. This is … Scrapes Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: …
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… is in the vaccines and why Last updated February 1, 2017 HealthLink BC File number 50d Child Immunization Series … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is in childhood vaccines? Vaccines are … . For more information on childhood immunization, see: HealthLinkBC File #50a Your Baby’s Immune System and …
