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… prevent pregnancy. It's a small, plastic, T-shaped device. Your doctor places the IUD in your uterus. There are two … after childbirth, or in people who have not had a baby. What are the risks? Using an IUD is safe and rarely causes … Accessed August 29, 2022. Adaptation Date: 9/26/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Download PDF: Document English On this page: Introduction What is vaping? Youth and vaping Laws and regulations on the … use in British Columbia, HealthLinkBC.ca . Talking with your teen about vaping, Government of Canada, (PDF, 413KB) … or text to help you quit. QuitNow also provides planning tools, supportive text messaging tips and an active social …
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… Self-Care Surgery What is mitral valve regurgitation? Mitral valve … the lower chamber of the heart back into the upper chamber. Your heart has to work harder to pump this extra blood. … ask your doctor if you need another dose. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. Talk with your doctor if you …
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… page: What are poison ivy, oak, and sumac? Poison ivy, oak, and … with these plants, like clothing, sporting gear, gardening tools, or pet fur. Exposure to smoke from burning these … contact. After you've come in contact with these plants, your immune system may start to react to the oil as though …
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… Allergy safe adult care facilities Last updated March 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 100b Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is an allergy safe adult care facility? Food allergy … food Tell food suppliers about the food allergies at your facility Make sure staff who buy, store, prepare and …
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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of risks for you and your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are …
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… Overview Even before you get pregnant, you can help make your pregnancy as healthy as possible. Take these steps: See … help your doctor or midwife figure out when your baby is due and how it is growing. Make healthy choices. Eat well. … and Avoiding Smoke During Pregnancy Adaptation Date: 9/11/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation …
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… Dementia On this page: Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests … Who Has Dementia What is dementia? We all forget things as we get older. Many … dementia. Dementia is a loss of mental skills that affects your daily life. It can cause problems with memory, …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … oxycodone works. Be sure you know how to take oxycodone and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … position. You may notice an empty tablet shell in your stool. This is harmless because your body has already …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … how codeine works. Be sure you know how to take codeine and what other drugs you should avoid taking with it. See also … may not work as well. If you have ongoing pain (such as due to cancer), your doctor may direct you to also take …
