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… Prenatal ultrasound Last updated August 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 116 Download PDF Document English … over the past few decades with no confirmed health risks for the baby or the mother. Ultrasound is not an X-ray … your health care provider will provide regular physical assessment and other screening tests to monitor you and your …
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… Norovirus Last updated May 1, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 87 Download PDF Document English … or oral rehydration fluids for vomiting or diarrhea. See a health care provider if diarrhea or vomiting lasts more than … How can I reduce the risk of getting infected from cleaning up vomit or diarrhea? …
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… Rescue Procedure: Heimlich Manoeuvre On this page: Overview Health Tools Adult or Child Older Than 1 Year Person Faints … and chest thrusts are used in babies younger than 1 year. Health Tools Health Tools help you make wise health decisions or take …
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… Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome Last updated September 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 36 Download PDF Document English … that the disease spreads from person to person. Who is at risk of being exposed to the hantavirus? People who live in … clean areas where mice have been. Contact your local public health unit before you clean up the home of someone who has …
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… Scalp Problems On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … or hair-twisting habits. Trichotillomania is a mental health problem in which a person pulls out their own hair, … Male Female Female Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. …
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… a registered dietitian Overview Registered dietitians are health professionals that specialize in food and nutrition care. They help people stay healthy, get better, live with illness or disability and … history, food intake, preferences and traditions, and your personal wellness goals. They will explain the connection …
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… carry diseases, and most tick bites don't cause serious health problems. But it's important to remove a tick as soon … Male Female Female Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. … gasoline, or rubbing alcohol. This may increase your risk of infection. Try cold, then heat. Use an ice pack on …
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… Circumcision On this page: Overview Health Tools What Happens During a Circumcision What to … After Surgery When to Call a Doctor Why It May Be Done Risks Caring for Your Child After Circumcision Related … baby circumcised or not. This decision is often based on personal and cultural preferences. For example, you may want …
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… Treating opioid overdose Last updated November 1, 2020 HealthLink BC File number 118 Download PDF Document English … and death. Why is opioid overdose an important public health issue? The number of opioid overdoses per year in … who use opioids does not lead to increased drug use or risk-taking behaviour. Training in naloxone administration …
