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Persons with stroke

… BC, Canada) This video provides information about why you should be physically active, how to stay safe during …
Medical tests

Tuberculin Skin Test

… human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . A tuberculin skin test should not be done for people: With a known TB infection. … human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) . A tuberculin skin test should not be done for people: With a known TB infection. …
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Your babys immune system and vaccines

… time. To protect your baby as soon as possible, your baby should get their vaccines starting at 2 months of age. Most …
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Testing order for hepatitis B hepatitis C or HIV

… B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest emergency department immediately. … attends a health facility to have their blood sample taken. The sample is sent to the BC Centre for Disease …
Healthy eating

Guidelines for food beverage sales Food fundraiser ideas for schools

… All freshly made food and beverages being sold to students should score as Sell . Price healthiest food and beverage …
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Physical changes during the second trimester

… and ankles is normal during pregnancy. Most of the swelling should be gone when you get up in the morning. If it does …
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HELLP Syndrome

… Vision problems. Pain in the upper right abdomen (liver). Shoulder, neck, and other upper body pain. (This pain also … your or your baby's safety. Before delivery, you will get medicines to: Prevent seizures, known as eclampsia. … within a few days after delivery. But in some cases, it can take longer. This is especially true for those who've had …
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Asthma Diary

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COVID-19 Advice if Youre Planning a Pregnancy Pregnant Recently Pregnant or Breastfeeding

… have COVID-19 or have symptoms, like a fever or a cough: Take extra care to avoid passing the infection to your baby. … your baby. Wash your hands well before you touch your baby. Take precautions if you pump breast milk. Wash your hands … have COVID-19 or have symptoms, like a fever or a cough: Take extra care to avoid passing the infection to your baby. …
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Stress Management

… your stress and how much stress you feel. Then you can take steps to reduce the stress or handle it better. How can … A fast heartbeat. A headache. A stiff neck and/or tight shoulders. Back pain. Fast breathing. Sweating, and sweaty … anxiety , depression , or insomnia . Treatment may include medicines or professional counselling. …