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Medications
… to treat opioid overdose. Teach your family or household members about the signs of an opioid overdose and how to … contains aspirin. Children and teenagers less than 18 years old should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, … contains aspirin. Children and teenagers less than 18 years old should not take aspirin if they have chickenpox, …
Medications
… heartbeat, pneumonia) when this medication is used by older adults with dementia. This medication is not approved … medication is not approved for use in children under 10 years old. Uses This medication is used to treat certain … medication is not approved for use in children under 10 years old. Uses This medication is used to treat certain …
Medical tests
… contrast material also may help tell the difference between old surgical scars and a new disease or injury. Learn more … or headphones to reduce the noise. You will be asked to hold still during the scan. You may be asked to hold your breath for short periods. You may be alone in the …
Health topics
… Staying Active Can You Be Physically Active As You Get Older? Preventing Injury and Illness … health benefits have to do with being active over many years. If you stop being active, you lose the fitness you … health benefits have to do with being active over many years. If you stop being active, you lose the fitness you …
Medications
… if you take it for a long time. The risk may be greater in older adults or if you have heart disease or increased risk … (in the morning and evening) at least 30 minutes before a meal. Take it with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 … is increased if they are taken every day for a long time (3 years or longer). Tell your doctor right away if you develop …
Medications
… the doctor regularly so your child's height can be checked. Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of … doctor or pharmacist if you should have a flu shot every year. In adults, this medication can increase the risk of … smoking, limiting alcohol, and eating well-balanced meals that contain adequate calcium and vitamin D. You may …
Health topics
… do not need to be separated from the rest of the household laundry. Separate dishes or eating utensils are not … of cleaning. Let the person infected with HIV prepare meals if he or she would like to. The virus cannot be spread … of cleaning. Let the person infected with HIV prepare meals if he or she would like to. The virus cannot be spread …
Medical tests
… morning before you take your medicine. Avoid eating a heavy meal before performing a PEF test. Be sure to sit up or … morning before you take your medicine. Avoid eating a heavy meal before performing a PEF test. Be sure to sit up or …
Health features
… and store your food for summer barbeque, picnic and camping meals: Disinfecting drinking water (HealthLinkBC File #49b) …
HealthLinkBC files
… common health concerns. Include pain and fever medication, cold remedies, tweezers, scissors, bandages and mosquito … and drinks with caffeine to avoid dehydration Eat light meals Walk around and stretch your legs to help improve … foods that are served at room temperature. Do not eat food sold by street vendors Drink bottled water, bottled drinks or …
