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… hepatitis B virus infection Last updated October 30, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 40d Download PDF Document English … B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with … that you are living with HBV. Depending upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, …
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… in Children and Teens On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your Risk Symptoms When to … in children and teens? Depression is a serious mental health condition that can take the joy from a child's life. … of suicide. Talk to your doctor about these possible side effects and the warning signs of suicide. Make sure that …
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… High Blood Pressure On this page: Health Tools What Increases Your Risk Prevention What … will give you a goal for your blood pressure based on your health and your age. High blood pressure (hypertension) … is 90 or higher, or both. You think you may be having side effects from your blood pressure medicine. Your blood …
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… High Triglycerides On this page: Health Tools Cause Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines … Your body uses them for energy. You need some for good health. But high triglyceride levels are linked with a … 5.6 mmol/L or higher. How are high triglycerides treated? A healthy lifestyle can help lower your triglycerides and your …
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… Therapy) On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Used Risks Treatment Overview Aromatherapy, … that aromatherapy effectively prevents or cures illness. Risks Practitioners of aromatherapy are not specially licensed in Canada. A wide range of licensed health professionals (such as massage therapists, nurses, …
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… Overview Vaccines are safe. Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … in a group of 14,000 vaccinated children may have side effects after getting the DTaP vaccine. And that child would … or an ear infection. Has a slight fever. Has had recent exposure to someone with a disease that is easily spread …
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… and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health . If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, … relieve moderate to severe pain. To avoid the risk of side effects from pain medicine, take the lowest dose that works … be used to treat a variety of conditions. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer. Other medicines used to treat …
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… are often called "blood thinners." What about side effects? You may have bleeding or bruising when you use … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may …
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… that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. What about side effects? Some people who take statins report that they have … or pharmacist if all the medicines you take are safe. Other health problems. Before taking a medicine, be sure your doctor or pharmacist knows about all your health problems. The medicine for one health problem may …
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… They are most effective at reducing your total noise exposure and preventing damage to your hearing when you wear them continuously throughout the period of noise exposure. For example, if you work 8 hours a day in an … hearing loss, contact the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS). CCOHS has mandated hearing …
