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… Scabies Last updated August 27, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 09 Download PDF Document English … itchiness and skin rashes have many causes, only your health care provider can confirm if you have scabies. What … Scabies will not go away without treatment. Speak with your health care provider before you begin treatment. Topical …
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… Shingles vaccine Last updated July 31, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 111 Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the shingles vaccine? The shingles … give you shingles or chickenpox. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the shingles vaccine? …
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… like doing the things you need to do to keep your heart healthy. And this can raise your risk of having a heart … while treating their heart disease. Because your emotional health affects your physical health, it's important to tell your doctor about all of your …
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… Japanese encephalitis vaccine Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41h Travel Series Download PDF … working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to … spread by infected mosquitoes. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. Who should get the vaccine? If you are …
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… some things you want to avoid. Some foods aren't safe or healthy for babies. Here's a list of foods to avoid for your … Ages 1 to 12 Months Teething Weaning Citations Health Canada, et al. (2012). Nutrition for healthy term infants: Recommendations from birth to six …
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… you live longer and feel better. If you have other serious health problems, dialysis may not help you live much longer … is usually in an arm. Dialysis is done mainly by trained health professionals who can watch for any problems. You … will die. How long you could live depends on your overall health aside from your kidney disease and how much kidney …
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… Amblyopia Colour Blindness Farsightedness (Hyperopia) Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Nearsightedness (Myopia) Strabismus … in infants, children and youth. Paediatrics and Child Health , 14(4): 246–248. Available online: …
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… to be careful with OTC medicines. That includes natural health products. Your doctor or pharmacist can suggest OTC … labels carefully to check for sodium content. Some natural health products. Examples are ephedra, ma huang, and bitter … or doctor before you take any new OTC medicine or natural health product. He or she can: Check to make sure that the …
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… Travelling with children Last updated April 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 41d Travel Series Download PDF … to tropical and developing countries. Speak with your health care provider or travel clinic staff for advice … water-disinfectant tablets Medication recommended by your health care provider for a fever Comfortable, closed-toe …
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… children and youth Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Healthy eating is important for your child's growth and … more about helping your child to eat well and develop a healthy attitude towards their body, food and eating. … journey. Having trusted information and support from your health care provider can help you feel comfortable with your …
