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… non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. You have a one in 3 chance of developing lung cancer in your … your exposure is to test your home for radon. Remediation should be conducted if levels are found above the … in B.C., visit https://bccdc.shinyapps.io/bcradonmap . Should I get my home tested? Everyone is encouraged to test …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Why should I quit smoking? There are many reasons to quit … family Be more confident and in control of your own life Have an improved sense of taste and smell Heal faster and … tobacco used for ceremonial or traditional purposes. We should not confuse traditional tobacco and its sacred uses …
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… pregnant women, newborns, teens and adults, and people who have immune system problems that make it hard for the body … health problem in healthy children. People with chickenpox should avoid new settings to avoid infecting new … important for pregnant women, since chickenpox during pregnancy can cause birth defects or serious newborn …
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… that adults do—to relax or feel good. But they may also have other reasons for using substances. For example, they … people to have unprotected sex. This raises the chance of pregnancy and infection with sexually transmitted infections … learn, reason, remember, and solve problems. Young people should wait at least until they are in their late teenage …
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… to look for TB infection. You can do a TST to see if you have ever been exposed to TB. It tells your health care … loss, tiredness, chest pain and shortness of breath. Who should get a TB skin test? You may need a TST for various … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get a TB skin test? People with: Prior allergic …
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… and know where to get help and support. Make plans during pregnancy Plan ahead for breastfeeding while you are … is the time to talk to your doctor about any plans you have to breastfeed both an older child and your newborn . … help you anticipate and manage breastfeeding difficulties, should they arise. Talk to friends and family members about …
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… Call your health care provider to make an appointment. Who should get the Tdap-IPV vaccine? The vaccine is given as one … can be taken for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin®) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns, speak with your health care provider. What …
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… Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Hysterectomy Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take Medicine? Health Topics Medical Tests Make a … Prostate Cancer Adenomyosis Antiphospholipid Syndrome and Pregnancy Bacterial Vaginosis Bartholin Gland Cyst Basal … Make a Wise Decision Abnormal Uterine Bleeding: Should I Have a Hysterectomy? Breast Cancer Risk: Should I Have a …
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… by HPV. Your child may be offered other vaccines if they have not had all doses of the recommended childhood vaccines … ) can be given for fever or soreness. ASA (e.g. Aspirin ® ) should not be given to anyone under 18 years of age due to … or unexpected reactions to your health care provider. Who should not get the vaccine? The vaccine is not recommended …
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… Spanish Document Tagalog Document Vietnamese If you have untreated TB disease that can spread from person to … do not need to wear a mask when you are outside, but you should stay away from other people. How should I dispose of masks and tissues after I use them? Your …
