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… against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February 1, 2018 HealthLink BC File number 25d Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The … of their routine immunizations. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus …
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… Violence Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … Violence Prevention Current as of: October 20, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Adam Husney MD - Family … This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability …
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… influenza (flu) vaccine Last updated September 25, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 12e Influenza (Flu) Series … and are given by injection. For more information, see HealthLinkBC File #12d Inactivated Influenza (Flu) Vaccine . All of the vaccines are approved by Health Canada. In B.C., influenza vaccines are usually …
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… you solve it. Talk to your doctor before taking any natural health products or medicines to increase your milk supply. The effects of natural health products and some medicines on milk supply haven't …
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… Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? Decision Point … is usually involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Stop driving Stop driving Instead of driving, you …
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… Obesity and diabetes increase the risk of developing other health conditions: Obesity increases the risk of heart … conditions Regular physical activity causes a wide range of health benefits in adults even if body weight and blood … sedentary behaviour (e.g., sitting or watching TV) for health benefits and/or body weight control. Useful resources …
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… often, depending on your level of risk and your overall eye health. People at higher risk for glaucoma include those … glaucoma can be diagnosed. Glaucoma Health Screening: Finding Health Problems Early Tonometry Vision Screening and Eye …
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… or watched closely. The device may not work right, may be a health risk, or both. A cardiac device—such as an … A recall is usually issued by the maker of the device. But Health Canada also can recall devices. A recall of a cardiac … closely or reprogrammed. Only a small number are removed. Health Canada has three levels—or types—of recall, depending …
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… for some babies. Doctors usually diagnose colic when a healthy baby cries more than expected: more than 3 hours a … able to control their crying. Colic is not related to health conditions, such as digestion problems. But having … before using alternative therapies, which may have unknown effects. Also, be careful about acting impulsively or using …
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… Citations Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care (2016). Recommendations on screening for lung … 10, 2019. Adaptation Date: 9/8/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 9/8/2023 Adapted By: …
