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… HealthLink BC 8-1-1 Services Last updated September 20, 2024 You can call 8-1-1 to get free health information and … service navigator is usually your first point of contact when you call 8-1-1 . Navigators can: Provide general health … to simple health questions like: Do I need a tetanus shot? When will my child need their next vaccine? What temperature …
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… to end a pregnancy. Usually two medicines are used. You take one medicine. Within 2 days after the first … Take them exactly as instructed. Ask your doctor when you can return to normal activities or strenuous … activities 1 to 2 days after an abortion. Ask your doctor when it's okay to have vaginal sex. You can get pregnant in …
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… Should I Have Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … painful problem with the cartilage in the joints. It occurs when the cartilage that cushions your joints breaks down and … as you make important health decisions. I've always been active. I used to play golf a few days a week. But the pain …
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… Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labour. The heart rate is a good … not high-risk— would have the heartbeat checked more often. When your baby's heartbeat is not being checked, you may be … into your uterus. It's attached to your baby's scalp. When might you have each type of monitoring? Monitoring at …
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… Feeding your baby: Sample meals for babies 6 to 12 months old Last … will be able to bite and chew chopped foods. Follow these tips to reduce the risk of choking and food poisoning When preparing vegetables and fruits: Wash produce. Peel …
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… page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment … your health. Actionsets are designed to help people take an active role in managing a health condition. Cancer: …
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… Last updated October 1, 2023 Chronic Kidney Disease happens when there is kidney damage, or decreased kidney function, … Canada) A booklet that includes basic information about staying active while living with kidney disease. Living with Kidney …
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… well. Any access has some risk of failure. So follow these tips to protect your access. Do not lift anything heavy with … looks or feels. How is vascular access failure treated? When a vascular access fails, your doctor needs to quickly repair or replace it. It has to work well so you can …
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… Controlling symptoms of breathing problems helps you stay active. This inhaler contains 2 medications: indacaterol and … of breath. If sudden breathing problems occur, use your quick-relief inhaler as prescribed. … inhaler does not seem to be working well. Learn when you can treat sudden breathing problems by yourself and …
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… On this page: Cause Prevention Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Treatment Overview Self-Care Related … by looking at the white patches. The doctor will also ask you questions about your or your child's health. If your … likely to get thrush. Prevention In babies Here are some tips for how to help prevent thrush in infants. Treat …
