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… Head Lice On this page: What are head lice? Head lice are tiny insects that live … lice and their eggs (called nits). But you can also check your child's scalp for lice and nits. To check for lice, use … in a sealed plastic bag for 14 days. Adaptation Date: 6/14/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Vasectomy On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It Is Done How Well It Works Risks … sex. A vasectomy is a simple procedure. It can be done at your doctor's office or clinic. It takes about 30 minutes. … by provincial health plans. And they may not always work. What To Expect Your scrotum will be numb for 1 to 2 hours …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is hantavirus pulmonary syndrome? Hantavirus pulmonary … of breath If the disease gets worse, fluid builds up in your lungs, making it harder to breathe. In North America, …
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… Coughs, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice (once as "male" and once as "female"). This will … breathing problems you're having right now different than what you are used to? Yes Breathing problem is different …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care professional for complete information about … are different ways to use varenicline. One way is to set a date to quit smoking before beginning treatment with this …
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… page: What is a concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic … you know has symptoms of a concussion. What causes it? Your brain is a soft organ that is surrounded by spinal … a Sporting Event Traumatic Brain Injury Adaptation Date: 9/20/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… planning is the process of thinking about and writing down your wishes or instructions for present or future health … information about advance care planning in B.C., including tools to get started making a plan, visit the links below. … Treatment That Prolongs My Life? Advance Care Planning: What to Include Choosing a Substitute Decision-Maker (SDM) …
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… for "BReast CAncer." BRCA gene changes aren't common. Your doctor may talk to you about testing based on your … the surgeries at different ages. For example, you can see what difference it might make if you keep your breasts and … . Adaptation Date: 9/19/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … meals. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal. Symptoms of high … You may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use …
Medications
… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … meals. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to find out what you should do if you miss a meal. Symptoms of high … You may experience blurred vision, dizziness, or drowsiness due to extremely low or high blood sugar. Do not drive, use …
