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… Pregnancy and alcohol use Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38d Download PDF Document English … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What are the risks of drinking during pregnancy? There are a number of … in individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the womb. The effects of FASD include problems with motor skills, physical …
Health features
… in British Columbia or elsewhere in Canada. For travel health notices related to Ebola, visit the Public Health … Ebola symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to the virus. Initial symptoms include: Fever … working with the Ebola virus are at higher risk of Ebola exposure. For information about what health professionals …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview A cardiac … Prepare Before having a cardiac blood pool scan, tell your health professional if you: Are allergic to any medicines. … the scan is under way. The camera does not produce any radiation, so you are not exposed to any additional …
Health topics
… Sheltering in Place In many types of public health emergencies, the safest thing to do is simply to stay … If the air is unsafe because of hazardous chemicals, radiation, or a spray (aerosol) release of a biological … may advise you to "shelter in place," which limits your exposure to the outside air. To shelter in place: Make sure …
Health topics
… get treated with surgery to remove the prostate or with radiation. These cancer treatments may not have been needed. … live any longer than if you had no screening. What are the risks of having a PSA test? False-positive results Often the … cancer These stories are based on information gathered from health professionals and consumers. They may be helpful as …
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… Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) On this page: Health Tools Symptoms When to Call a Doctor Examinations and … genetic conditions or being exposed to large amounts of radiation or certain chemicals. What are the symptoms? If … palliative care can help you manage symptoms, pain, or side effects from treatment. It may help you and those close to …
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… schedules may vary in each province and territory. Ask your health professional what shots your child should get. Other … Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis. What are the side effects of vaccines? Most side effects from vaccines are … and western and northern European countries), the risk of exposure to serious diseases is generally no greater than it …
Health topics
… male and having an HPV infection. For cancers of the lip, exposure over a long period of time to ultraviolet light … stage of the cancer and other things, such as your overall health. Treatment options may include: Surgery. The doctor … with a border of normal tissue around it, called a margin. Radiation therapy. This uses high-dose X-rays to destroy …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … smoker. Protect your skin from the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and … at least one risk factor for heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor. Get …
Medications
… advice and does not substitute for the advice of your health care professional. Always ask your health care … lung problems previous cancer treatments (including radiation treatment) This medication can make you more … become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication. It is unknown if this …
