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… It reduces the chances of passing the STI on to your partner(s) You are less likely to develop complications like … genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners you have, the more likely you are to be exposed to … nitrile, polyisoprene) rubbers. They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms …
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… and drink Limit caffeine (coffee, tea, caffeinated sodas) during the day, and don't have any for at least 4 to 6 hours … to stretch out comfortably, especially if you have a sleep partner. Use earplugs or sleep in a different room if your partner's snoring keeps you awake. If you notice that your …
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… and referral services for people in B.C. in need of support with any kind of substance use issue, including … line, without a wait or busy signal. Offers emotional support, information on appropriate referral options and a … First Nation, Inuit, Metis and urban Indigenous leaders, partners, community members and health care providers. They …
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… smart Last updated August 28, 2024 On this page: Opioid use support Questions you may have Useful websites Featured health services Opioid use support B.C. has launched the Opioid Treatment Access Line … to regional health-care teams for ongoing treatment and support. The service, covered by BC PharmaCare, is available …
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… for a variety of situations including: hospital care during and after routine surgery, care in the event of an … general information about advance care planning, caregiver support, end of life care, and organ donation, please visit: … Advance Care Planning: Should I Receive CPR and Life Support? Advance Care Planning: Should I Stop Kidney …
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… On this page: Overview Overview Pain during breastfeeding is a sign of a problem and should not … between clothes and nipples may help. Use proper breast support. Cotton bras with wide, non-elastic straps will help support your breasts without irritating the nipples. …
Healthy eating
… Document French On this page: Introduction Your actions can support healthy eating Promote the Guidelines through … vending machine and school store sales. Your actions can support healthy eating Consult with students to select … of the following groups: administrators, teachers, parents, support staff and students. Engage other parents and …
Healthy eating
… at competitive prices: Let people know that your school supports healthy eating. Consider doing a survey to see what … non-food items for sale and as prizes at events. Act to support healthy eating: Form a fundraising team with at … of the following groups: administrators, teachers, parents, support staff and students to share the workload for …
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… Lower –Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines (LRCUG). Using cannabis during pregnancy may affect your baby. For information about … illness, live in Canada and have a medical doctor's support, you can apply for accessing cannabis for medical … and more. HeretoHelp HeretoHelp is a project of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. Seven …
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… treat pregnant women. It is not necessary for male sexual partner(s) to be tested or treated. It is recommended that female sexual partner(s) of women with BV have an assessment and testing … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …