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… Cardiac Rehabilitation On this page: Health Tools What Happens Phases of Cardiac Rehab Why It Is Done … health. Cardiac rehab can help you feel better and reduce your risk of future heart problems. The program includes …
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… Young People Why Some Young People Use Alcohol and Drugs Is Your Child Using Alcohol or Drugs? Finding the Right Care … for using substances. For example, they may want to know what it feels like to get high. Or they may want to rebel … blood, or bone marrow. Club drugs , like ecstasy (MDMA) and date rape drugs such as gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), …
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… More Than One Health Problem On this page: Overview Health Tools Dealing With Medicines Working With Your Doctors Taking Care of Yourself Making Your Wishes … the end of your life. It tells your family and your doctor what to do if you can no longer say what you want. An …
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… Trichomoniasis Last updated May 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 08p Sexually … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is trichomoniasis? Trichomoniasis is a sexually … sperm count. If you are pregnant and have trichomoniasis, your baby may be born early (premature) and/or with a low …
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… other health measure. Vaccines are the best way to protect your child against many diseases and their complications. … immunization record at www.immunizationrecord.gov.bc.ca . What is the meningococcal quadrivalent conjugate vaccine? … infection is caused by bacteria. Meningococcal infection due to types A, C, Y and W is very rare in B.C. Although …
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… Quitting Smoking On this page: Overview Health Tools Why Do You Smoke? Benefits of Quitting Smoking … start to feel real benefits over time. Within a few hours, your blood pressure will go down and you'll have more … use and how you'll manage them. You also think about what you need for support. Your doctor can suggest medicines …
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… Common Concerns Routine Checkups Self-Care Caring for Your Child's Teeth and Gums Overview What is basic dental care? Basic dental care involves … buildup (tartar) off of your teeth with a small metal tool. Then the hygienist will floss your teeth and use a …
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… 4 million people get sick from foodborne illness each year. What can I do to prevent foodborne illness? Wash your hands Wash your hands before you eat or handle any … your hands with a clean cloth or paper towel. Clean kitchen tools and surfaces Wash plates, utensils, cutting boards and …
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… for long periods can be dangerous. If it gets very hot in your home, plan to go somewhere cooler if possible. Why are … risk? Infants and children can become dehydrated quickly due to a high metabolism and less effective kidneys, putting … illness much faster than an older child or adult. What signs should I look for? Your infant or young child may …
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… Alcohol and Drug Use On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … as an ingredient, are being misused as a way to get high. What effects these drugs may have on your health depend on …
