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… disease (C. gattii) Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 98 Download PDF Document English … these symptoms especially for long periods of time, talk to your health care provider. Your health care provider can … do to prevent this disease? The fungus is present in the environment and there are no particular precautions that you …
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… Hysterectomy On this page: Health Tools Why It Is Done Hysterectomy Types Comparison of … is a hysterectomy? A hysterectomy is surgery to take out your uterus. This is the organ in your lower belly where a fetus grows during pregnancy. After …
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… Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) On this page: Health Tools What is … build up in the blood and change the chemical balance in your body. This problem can be very dangerous and needs to … vein (IV). What causes it? If you have diabetes, sometimes your blood sugar level may get high before you know …
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… Medicines as Prescribed On this page: Overview How to Take Your Medicines Overcoming Barriers to Taking Your Medicines Overview Taking medicine as your doctor prescribes may improve your health and may prevent future problems. Not taking medicines …
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… High Triglycerides On this page: Health Tools Cause Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … are high triglycerides? Triglycerides are a type of fat in your blood. Your body uses them for energy. You need some for good …
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… Asbestos: When should I worry? Last updated February 1, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 32 Download PDF Document English … Most of the time asbestos poses very little risk to your health. It is only a risk if you breathe in asbestos … that are undisturbed and kept away from the interior environment of a home or building pose little risk. For example …
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… schedule Last updated August 19, 2024 Image Keep your family’s vaccinations up to date Vaccines help protect you and your family from many harmful diseases, like measles, mumps, … Note: The vaccine schedules can change. Speak with your health care provider, or call 8-1-1 if you have questions. …
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… organic compounds (VOCs) Last updated December 13, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 65d Download PDF Document English … as containing low VOCs Do not allow smoking in or near your home. Second-hand smoke contains many pollutants, … will allow gases to be given off before you bring them into your home. If this is not possible, increase the ventilation …
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… Tips: Getting Active as a Family On this page: Get started Health Tools Get started When the whole … and work on increasing the number of steps you take on your family walks. Register the whole family in a family fun run/walk in your community. If the event is for charity, have your …
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… Gonorrhea Test On this page: Test Overview Health Tools Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done … for at least 3 days after you finish treatment. footnote 1 Your sex partner or partners must also be treated for … back to you or to others. If you have gonorrhea, all of your sex partners from the last 60 days should be tested and …
