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… symptoms like: Trouble breathing, or catching your breath Severe abdominal or chest pain/pressure Weakness or tingling on one side of your body Loss of consciousness Heavy bleeding For those … there may be better options than visiting an ER. Calling your family doctor or care provider or going to a walk-in …
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… to understand how to exercise safely so you don't injure yourself. Stretching and reaching activities help promote … Remember to continue to breathe normally. Don’t hold your breath. © 2016 Province of British Columbia. All rights … This information is not meant to replace advice from your medical doctor or individual counselling with a health …
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… contact an Emergency Management BC regional office in your area: … At the same time, you may have more stress coping with your own personal response to an emergency. You may face … and displacement. This is the time to keep track of your physical and mental health. Seek support and advice …
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… mucus). There may be "show" and/or fluid leaking from your amniotic sac. Preparing for labour and birth is like … are doing and taking a shower can be comforting. Distract yourself. Watch a movie, walk in the garden, play cards. If you are in true labour, the contractions will demand your attention. If it’s pre-labour, you may be able to carry …
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… their first bowel movement. After giving birth, your bowels are often sluggish. This is due to stretched … with a cool, clean, wet pad is comforting when you have your first bowel movement. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are … itchy and sometimes bleeding veins that bulge out around your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop in pregnancy or from the …
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… transplant Diabetes, cystic fibrosis or a chronic cerebrospinal fluid leak A chronic neurological condition that … for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … and when you should get it. It is important to keep a record of all immunizations received. What are the benefits of …
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… Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Your body needs vitamin B12 to help keep your nerve and red … the amount of vitamin B12 in your diet, keep a food record for one or two days. Record what and how much you eat and drink. Add up the vitamin …
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… Indoor air quality: Combustion by-products Wildfires and your health (health feature) HealthLinkBC File #30a The … and using low-VOC products and building materials in your home Biological contaminants: Keep the house clean and … fuel burning appliances. Install, service and repair them according to the manufacturer’s instructions, change filters …
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… with cyclosporiasis. How do I prevent cyclosporiasis? Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Wash … and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora infection To reduce your risk of infection, it is recommended to eat cooked or …
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… who received TIg. Who should get tetanus immune globulin? Your health care provider may give you TIg if you have a … and have had less than 3 doses of a tetanus vaccine or your immunization history is unknown. TIg is recommended for … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye …
