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… or she wants to stop taking medicines. Talk with his or her health professional about what the options are. Make changes … in the medicine routine only after consulting with the health professional. And keep records about these changes … may be a good option. Discuss injections with your health professional to see whether they may be right for the …
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… your family is at risk for lead poisoning. During a routine health examination, the risk for lead exposure can be … be measured. Adults The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) requires companies to test the … renovated or remodelled? Lead screening programs Your local health unit or provincial ministry of health can provide …
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… Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 38e Download PDF Document English … Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting people exposed to … by the following factors: The birthing parent’s overall health and well-being Alcohol drinking patterns such as …
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… well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 40b Download PDF Document English … being cured. If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You may also be referred to a …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number 40c Download PDF Document English … your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your …
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… harm reduction: Substance use Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink BC File number 102a Download PDF Document English … What is harm reduction? Harm reduction is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, … drug policy. The aim of harm reduction is to support the health and wellbeing of people who use substances. Harm …
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… for breast cancer, the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care recommends the following guidelines. footnote 1 … MRI.") Some tests may not be covered by your provincial health plan or private health insurance. Some tests may not be available in all …
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… is a second opinion helpful? When you're facing a tough health care decision, you may have a hard time knowing what … This is called getting a second opinion. For everyday health care, you probably don't need a second opinion. But a … asking your doctor for a name, check with your provincial health plan, a local medical society, or the nearest …
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… conjugate (PCV 13) vaccine Last updated September 10, 2024 HealthLink BC File number 62a Download PDF Document English … more lives in Canada in the last 50 years than any other health measure. What is the PCV 13 vaccine? The PCV 13 … types of pneumococcal bacteria. The vaccine is approved by Health Canada. The vaccine is free as part of your child’s …
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… changes Warning signs Overview Drinking can also make some health problems worse, for example: High blood pressure … because they tend to be more at risk of alcohol-related health problems, including liver damage. Women produce less … well as occasional excessive use of alcohol, can harm your health. If you have been drinking heavily all your life, you …
