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… heat stroke/heat exhaustion, skin cancers, cataracts and other eye diseases. During the warm summer months, a child’s … is the strongest. When you are outside, look for trees and other naturally shady areas for children to play. If … so avoid the upper and lower eyelids. Sunscreens, like many other products, have a limited shelf life and become less …
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… dietitian. Please also consider referring your patient to other childhood healthy weights programs in B.C. On this … Frequently asked questions For health care providers Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth … a registered dietitian or qualified exercise professional. Other B.C. Healthy Living Programs for children and youth …
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… a family doctor or nurse practitioner How to register in other languages Who should register After you register I … about the health questions . Register How to register in other languages Call 8-1-1 to register for the Health Connect Registry in languages other than English. Translation services are available in …
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… snorted, smoked, or injected into a muscle or vein. Other names for heroin are smack, junk, H, and ska. Heroin is often used along with other drugs, especially cocaine and alcohol. Some people … into a state like a trance. This can last 4 to 6 hours. Problems of heroin use With repeated use, heroin causes the …
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… With good foot care, you can prevent most of these problems. Caring for your feet can be quick and easy. Most … Check your feet daily for blisters, cuts, cracks, sores, broken skin, corns, calluses, or ingrown toenails. … water. Check the water temperature with your wrists or another part of your body, not your feet. Dry your feet well. …
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… effects that are more acceptable to you or your child than others. It may be hard to get your teenager to take a … can cause mood swings, memory loss, or depression. But others may not affect your state of mind. Job-related issues … medicines, while often needed, may cause other health problems. Ask your doctor to discuss the short-term and …
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… more, and have not been able to become pregnant. Fertility Problems: Should I Be Tested? How do infertility tests feel? … or an ultrasound , do not usually cause any problems. Other tests that are medical procedures, such as … is usually done with general anesthesia . Laparoscopy What other tests may be done? If a hysterosalpingogram, …
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… neglect, abuse, and family mental health or substance use problems. What are some examples of ACEs? Here are some of … . A child sees adults in the home physically harming each other. Substance use problems in the home. A household … parents. Having a household member go to prison. There are other childhood experiences that can cause trauma as well. …
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… may affect your sexual desire. Exhaustion, breast soreness, your baby's demands, and recovery from childbirth … milk may leak or flow from your breasts. If you find this bothersome, have towels handy or take other measures to … may affect your sexual desire. Exhaustion, breast soreness, your baby's demands, and recovery from childbirth …
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… sexual intercourse until the treated area heals and the soreness is gone. (This usually takes 1 to 3 weeks, … the cervix. How Well It Works LEEP may be as effective as other surgeries to remove warts, but scarring may occur. … of the penis is a possible side effect that can result in problems with urination or erection. Infection does not …
