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… vaccine is recommended for people who are at higher risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. The vaccine … available throughout the province at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and community health centres. On this page: How can I prevent respiratory …
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… over-the-counter diet aid to help you lose weight. Get to a healthy weight by eating right and exercising. Key points to … lose weight. A healthy weight is a weight that lowers your risk for health problems. For most people, body mass index … foods and get the right amount of physical activity. Personal stories about using over-the-counter diet aids …
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… Sickle Cell Disease On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … Treatment involves getting routine tests to monitor health, managing pain events (sickle cell crises) with … Some people need regular blood transfusions to lower the risk of stroke and to treat anemia and other problems. …
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… needles, can cause puncture wounds. These wounds raise your risk of infection because they are hard to clean and they … the sole of an athletic shoe. Some punctures are done for health reasons. For example, a needle puncture may be used … 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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… C conjugate (Men-C) vaccine Last updated July 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 23a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the Men-C vaccine? The Men-C vaccine … not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to the risk of Reye Syndrome. *Ibuprofen should not be given to …
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… form and fill in the information if you are seeing this health professional for the first time. Although you may … I exercise each time? (for example, 10 minutes, 30 minutes) Personal preferences Do I have any cultural, religious, or … will be done and what to do to prepare for it What are the risks and benefits of medicine, surgery, or other treatment? …
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… have chosen to have both the affected breast and their healthy breast removed. Removing both breasts is called a … footnote 1 Bilateral mastectomy reduces only the risk of a new cancer in the breast. It doesn't reduce the … group. Your doctor can help you understand your own personal risk of a new cancer and the best way to manage …
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… Male Female Female Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. … and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. …
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… Hepatitis B Vaccine Last updated March 1, 2016 HealthLink BC File number 25a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … is also provided free to children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Children under 12 …
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… Care needs will change over time. You'll work with health professionals to create a safe and comfortable … or driving to and from places they know well. Keeping up personal care such as grooming or bathing. Planning and … for Dementia or Alzheimer's Disease Mental Health Assessment Treatment Overview Medicines for dementia can …
