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… or toll-free anywhere in B.C. at 1-800-663-1441, or visit our Mental Health and Substance Use web pages. To … the likelihood of harm and encourage healthy behaviours. Visit our Parenting Articles to learn more. … youth and their families from across BC. To learn more visit Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre – Substance Use . …
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… 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Schedule surgery to treat scoliosis. Don't schedule surgery yet. Schedule regular checkups to see if the curve is getting …
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… you. Talk to your doctor about having a home health nurse visit you. The nurse can set up a schedule for the medicines, show you how to store them, and … as much as you can. If you can't stay with your child, visit often. If your child is a newborn, hold and touch your …
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… Depending on the destination up to 50% of travellers who visit developing countries may get traveller's diarrhea. You … it may be swallowed. For more information on hand washing, visit HealthLinkBC File #85 Hand washing: Help stop the … also protects against cholera. For more information, visit HealthLinkBC File #41k Traveller’s diarrhea and …
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… health needs. Uses This medication is used to prevent pregnancy. It is often referred to as the "mini-pill" … (a form of progestin) is a hormone that prevents pregnancy. While the "mini-pill" is more effective than … that is easier for you to remember. No matter what dosing schedule you use, it is very important that you take this …
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… may include difficulty getting pregnant, ectopic or tubal pregnancy or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help … a counsellor. For tips on how to talk to your partner(s), visit the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex …
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… and response to treatment. There are many different dosing schedules for this medication (especially for cancer … for more details. Methotrexate must not be used during pregnancy. It may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should do a pregnancy test before you start this medication. You should …
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… but in Rome the day is just starting. Changes to your sleep schedule. When you work at night and sleep during the day, … It depends on each person's lifestyle and work or school schedule. If night owls don't get enough sleep, they can … It depends on each person's lifestyle and work or school schedule. Learn more Insomnia: Improving Your Sleep Sleeping …
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… work well for you. Solve any problems with your medicine schedule. Your doctor may be able to change your medicines … doctor. Note any side effects you have. Simplify your pill schedule. Ask your doctor if, for example, you could take … every day instead of several shorter-acting ones. Make a schedule of when you should take each of your medicines. Put …
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… Vietnamese Travel vaccines are recommended for people visiting or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider, or visit a travel clinic at least 6 to 8 weeks before you leave … For more information For a list of travel clinics in B.C., visit the Public Health Agency of Canada: …
