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… infection and genital warts Last updated November 1, 2019 HealthLink BC File number 101a Sexually Transmitted … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help … as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV). Talk to your health care provider about how to get these …
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… Bipolar Disorder On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor … symptoms depend on your mood swings, or "highs" and "lows." During a manic high, you may feel very happy, energetic, or …
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… Allergic Reaction On this page: Overview Health Tools Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For … produces spores that move, like pollen, in outdoor air during warmer months. During winter months, indoor moulds …
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… medical advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … and vaginal diaphragms. This effect increases the risk of pregnancy and passing sexually transmitted disease …
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… to have a child with spina bifida. What are the symptoms? Your child's symptoms will depend on how severe the defect … their spine, such as scoliosis. How is it diagnosed? During pregnancy, you can have a blood test (quad screen) and an … important too. Take good care of yourself so you can stay healthy and have the energy to enjoy your child. Make time …
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… Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a … If you are a woman with a food allergy who is planning on a pregnancy and breastfeeding, talk to a dietitian, public …
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… Colorectal Cancer On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Lowering Your Risk Symptoms What Happens When To … of tissue taken from inside your colon. This may be done during your colonoscopy. Or a needle biopsy may be done to …
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… Hemorrhoids On this page: Health Tools Cause Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to … Things that can lead to hemorrhoids include constipation, pregnancy, and being overweight. What are the symptoms? The … toilet bowl after a bowel movement. How are they diagnosed? Your doctor can tell if you have hemorrhoids by asking about …
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… available throughout the province at pharmacies, regional health-authority clinics, some primary-care offices, and … a mask in crowded public spaces, and cough and sneeze into your elbow Cleaning your hands regularly Avoid touching your … or heart attack symptoms Symptoms of sepsis Pain in early pregnancy Babies younger than 3 months of age, with a fever …
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… about influenza (the flu) Last updated September 16, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 12b Influenza (Flu) Series … risk. Healthy pregnant women in the second half of their pregnancy are at much greater risk of hospitalization … an influenza vaccine Staying home when you are ill Washing your hands regularly Cleaning and disinfecting objects and …
